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Kellen and Kristin really like playing with Ellie's iphone...

Photos from Ellie's Visit and More

We had lots of fun with Ellie during her visit. Ellie gto to tag along to a Girlscout meeting and a Girlscout food drive event, watch Kristin get her first hat trick in competitive soccer, go to Saturday Market, Voodoo Doughnuts, play in the arcade at Big Als, attend the Thanksgiving Feast at Kellen's daycare, go to the opening of Zoo Lights, played lots and lots of Husker Du, and spent a bunch of quality time with all of us. It was great!
And as you can see, the kids enjoyed using Ellie's iphone to take pictures.

We Need a Boat!

Holy rain! I think we might float away. We have had steady rain and even heavier downpours all day and looks to continue tomorrow. Streets are flooding due to all the leaves in the street gutters and catchbasins. Kellen said he loves all the days... meaning he doesn't mind this weather. He put on his rain boots and was jumping in the puddles outside while I brought in the garbage cans. He also found plenty of puddles to jump in at the Fred Meyer parking lot today. What fun to be 4 years old!

The kids have been having a blast with Aunt Ellie. She is a trooper with both of them pulling on her at the same time trying to get her attention. We are all really enjoying having her visit.

Aunt Ellie Visit

Aunt Ellie made it to Oregon without any flight issues. Kellen was so excited to get to go to the airport with me to pick her up. Kristin ran up to Ellie after school at pick up time and gave her a big hug!

We have been busy this weekend spending time with Ellie. On Saturday she tagged along with Kristin and I for our Girl Scout food drive in the morning. After lunch we headed to downtown Portland for the Saturday Market and even took a ride on the train to see Pioneer Courthouse Square. Today Kristin had a futsol game and Ellie was excited to go watch her. Kristin did great and had 3 goals, a hat trick! Way to go Kristin!!! The team did great and won 13-0.

It has gotten pretty cold for here the past couple of days... down to 28 degrees last night. Cold and brisk days, but we were happy to have a sunny, dry day today.

Excited!

We've been looking forward to Aunt Ellie's visit this week. She'll be here tomorrow! Kristin is looking forward to have Ellie watch her play soccer. Kellen was disapointed that there will not be a TBall class next Tuesday due to the holiday week, so he'll have to find other things to show off. That shouldn't be too hard for him. :-)

Kristin adjusted to indoor soccer, or futsal, pretty quickly. She had two goals last Sunday after she figured out how to 'lay in wait' for the opposing goalie's throw-ins. Kristin would hang out well behind the opposing player and wait for the goalie to play the ball in and then spring into action to intercept the pass and get a shot off. We're still figuring out the best camera angles for indoor lighting, but this is Kristin winding up for her first goal.

Kellen had fun at TBall this week. It is not the most structured class, but he still has a blast and is developing a love for the game. Here he is batting from the right side. So far he seems to swing equally comfortably batting from the left side as well.

In Honor of Our Veterans

Grandpa J and Poppa I - We think of you often, and especially today. Thank you for your service!