10.31.11

The whole crew ready to head out for some trick-or-treating

10.30.11

One of our current favorite games

10.29.11

Trails and Treats at the Outdoor Discovery Center

10.28.11

Fun with Wikisticks

10.27.11

Homemade pretzels = a great bedtime snack

10.26.11

I love to see the way Lauren conveys her thoughts in words (including all the punctuation marks :)
Translation:
Bentheim (Elementary School)
Pick up after
yourself.
No pushing
please.
Lauren

10.25.11

At five years old leaves are all fun, at 32 more of a chore

10.24.11

Bedtime - they look soooo sleepy ;)

10.23.11

Happy Birthday to Dad and me!

10.22.11

The annual Fall Fest with friends...just before the hayride

10.21.11

Lovin' her carousel ride!

10.20.11

HOW can this be comfortable????? She must have been EXTREMELY tired!

10.19.11

Lauren and Allie visiting the fire station with Grandpa and Grandma VanOmmen (and cousin Rilee)

10.18.11

Helping Mom make tacos...And, yes, I am fully aware of all of the parenting no-nos that this photo displays

10.17.11

Reading with Daddy in the fort

10.16.11

What more could you need than Puppy Dog (yes, its proper name) and your blankie?

10.15.11

Allie loves her Duplo blocks! Silly girl!

10.14.11

Meet Pretty and Priscilla Pumpkin, created by Lauren and Allie with Grandma and Papa Lubbers during an overnight stay

10.13.11

Here's how a day that seemed to be full of the girls aggrevating each other ended...Allie had a tummy ache before bedtime. Upon hearing the news Lauren made Allie a get well card and placed it in an envelope. Apparently Allie appreciated it - this is how I found her when doing my final "tuck-ins" of the night. It was just what this mom needed...

10.12.11

Fall fun

10.11.11

One of the best parts of my day - picking up Lauren from the bus stop :)

10.10.11

Lauren and Allie enjoy helping Grandma and Papa by picking up walnuts

10.09.11

A great day for a color tour on the boat - beautiful!

10.08.11

Fun at the park - we're lovin' this warm weather!

10.07.11

While Lauren was away having fun with Uncle Scott and Aunt Stacey, Allie was spoiled by Daddy and Mommy...including her very first chocolate shake.

10.06.11

The Tigers and the VanOmmens celebrated an ALDS victory

10.05.11

Lauren rewriting "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?"

10.04.11

Playing catch with Dad

10.03.11

Mrs. Potato Pumpkin Head

10.02.11

Crane Orchards

10.01.11

Dad and Mom's helpers hitching a ride