School Days

After two years on the waiting list, Ernie finally got a call that there was a spot in the Dimensions Early Childhood program. We had to act fast, and now three mornings a week Ernie is one of Ms. Miller's class in the nature-based program.
He got to wear his Halloween costume on the first day, since it was the day after Halloween. That made it extra fun. He LOVES it so far. He has so many friends, loves playing outside, music and movement, and loves his teacher. We're so proud of him for adjusting immediately.

He posed by the front door with his back pack, which he insists you refer to as his "luggage."

Woody Pajamas

Ernie's been doing so well with his naps and following the rules, that we got him some new pajamas that look like Buzz and Woody from the Toy Story movie. The day he earned them, he wanted to try the Woody ones on right away!

Halloween! Peter Pan style.

Grandma Bonnie is amazing. Whatever Ernie can dream up, she creates with incredible precision. This year Ernie wanted to be Peter Pan, he dictated Lenora should be Tinkerbell, and Mommy would be Wendy, and Daddy, Captain Hook.

Here's Adrian Peterson holding Tink. She's chewing on Wendy's hair bow, because Mommy wearing things in her hair is just too funny.
Look at my "HANDSOME Peter Pan!"

The cast!

Captain Hook has captured poor Tinkerbell! And all Wendy's doing about it is taking a picture!

Isn't she amazing? Grandma Bonnie poses proudly.

We had to give Grandpa Denie something to make him fit in, so he's wearing a hat to look like Mr. Smee, because Ernie thought his glasses already fit the part.

Happy Halloween!

Roca Berry Farm 2010

It's worth a trip every year. Ernie really looks forward to driving the bus.
And both our children find the animals very smoochable.

Hayrack portrait!

Lenora would like a hayrack teething board for Christmas.

Ernie wasn't too involved in the pumkin selection, since he was more concerned about which tractor we would take back from the patch.

Pumpkin Carvin' 2010

A gorgeous day turned out for us to have our annual Bone-Chillin', Gut-Spillin', Pumpkin-Carvin' Par-Tay!

I'm pretty proud of my spooky brownies, even if my vampires look like their wearing Elvis wigs.

October is about SWEETS! The crew is busy at work. There's a lot on the line with pumpkin carving. We were most honored to have our judges Zoe and Thor Johnson! Welcome back to Nebraska!!! A pretty decent lineup. Awards were given for Silliest (Darrell Mohr), Scariest (Kelli Bacon, I believe?), and Most Traditional (Joel Bacon). That's right, it was a Bacon sweep. I think it was a set-up. Len posed with her foot-ghost pumpkin. Remind you of any other pictures? Maybe . . . this one from 2007?
And here's the Pumpkin Carvin' Gang!

Boo at the Zoo 2010

Friends all met for another Boo at the Zoo Excursion! We had the Erbs and the Walshes join us. That means we had Batman (Jonathan), a Red Power Ranger (Ernie), a puppy (Johanna), Belle from Beauty and the Beast (Morgan), a bear (Lenora), and a lobster (Cullen).

Our superheroes flexed their muscles for us. *Swoon*

Fall

We've been enjoying the season. How about you?

Congratulations, Grandpa Denie

Denis Hall was inducted into the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame this year! Jeremy and Amber got to attend an ah-MAYZ-ing dinner (like Top Chef, but no one had to pack their knives) where he was recognized.
We're so proud of him.