Happy Halloween!!

October 31st, 2008. We have a fireman, Barney, and Belle. Our first Halloween away from our family. We started out in the town center with a bean bag toss at central market, followed by a trunk or treat down at city hall. We got so much candy in just 2 places that we considered stopping but the show must go on. We came back home and when door to door. It was so much fun and the kids had a blast. We even met some new neighbors that invited us in for treats and to meet other neighbors. (She has this awesome spider that I want, so I had to ask where she got it. COSTCO) Well, I hope everyone has a safe Halloween.

Alex's Halloween Party

I just attended Alex's Halloween party. What a cute kid. He loves school and loved sharing it with his sister and brother. We love you fireman Alex!!!

Still new at this whole thing so here are the rest of the picture that I wanted on here. Sorry!!

Pumpkin Patch

We have taken the kids to the pumpkin patch every year it is our tradition, and since our move we still wanted to keep the tradition going. We found a patch right outside of Everett and wanted to try it out. We started with the hay ride to find the perfect pumpkin. They had a pumpkin cannon that shots pumpkins the kids loved it. We have a very fun filled day and we brought home 2 pumpkins to carve. It was awesome!

Ferry Ride

My mom and I took the kids on their first ferry ride. We went down to Edmonds and rode the ferry to Kingston on the peninsula. The kids loved it we even saw a jelly fish. I was a beautiful day which I hear are coming to an end, so we enjoyed it while we can. My poor mom was so sick with a bad cold but, wanted to take the kids. Thank you mom!! and Gramma!

My Mom

Sometimes the people we love the most need a reminder of how much we love them, too. I love my mom so much and she does so much to help our family. Since our move, my mom has tried to come up once a month to help me with the kids and just keep me sane. I love her so much and hope she knows how important she is in my life. Thank you, Mom, for everything!!

The b-day party

The party was small and fun. We decided since Will was short on friends we would go to the Rain forest cafe. It was just my brother and his family, my friend Stacie and her husband Jason, Grandma Sherry, Grandpa, and Gramma. The theme was a monkey since Will is our little monkey. The gift next to him in this picture is his dinosaur SPIKE, very cool!! We want to thank everyone for coming!!!

Grandma Sherry

We had a wonderful time with PJ's mom. She came up to visit us for the first time since the BIG move. We were so lucky to get her for a whole week! Thank you for the wonderful time. The kids loved it and will miss you greatly!!!

Will's 3rd Birthday

It's officially Will is "3". I again have them right in a row 3,4,and 5. P.J.'s mom has been visiting us for the first time in Seattle. We took Will to his favorite restaurant last night, had dinner and then a cake. He blew out all the candles out on his first try. I can't believe it has been 3 years, and to think he might not be here. I can't imagine a life without our little William Walker Straight. We love you, Will. Happy Birthday!!!!

Too many cakes!!!!

Alex had his first school carnival. We went with Sherry and the kids. It was very cold outside so we only did the outside rides for a little while. Then we went to try our luck at the cake walk and struck BIG! Rylie went 1st and won. She picked the pumpkin cake. Then Alex went and won right after Rylie. So we left with 2 cakes!!! I was so excited, 2 cakes let me repeat that 2 cakes!!

Halloween Town

After hours of decorating this is the final product. We went to 3 different stores. The kids loved it and Rylie said, "That's awesome!" and Will agreed. I hope you like it. Come trick or treating here!!