Thanksgiving and Baby Lauren

 

On November 19 we welcomed a new baby girl into the family!

Andrew & Liz welcomed Lauren Drew on November 19th. 

 We were all able to go visit her after Thanksgiving and get some play time in with Ryan & Allie. 

 

We all took our turns oohing and aahing while holding the little sweetie.  

We also took a little trip into Cedar Falls for a Santa welcoming party.  This turned into a rainy mess but we had fun, danced, and ate cupcakes. After we were soaked, we headed to the hotel for swim time!

 

 We also squeezed in a little trip to the Falls in Sioux Falls.  

The kids were cold but we loved climbing on the rocks, hearing the music, and seeing the changing lights.   

Halloween

Our Halloween was cooooollllddd...but we still had a blast.  

Every year our elementary school puts on a Halloween parade for the kids and teachers.  The grade levels really get into it and all the parents are invited to watch and enjoy the show.  It has become one of my favorite traditions. 

After a full day of Halloween fun at school and work, we headed out for some trick or treat fun!

Marie spent some time going around different neighborhoods with friends while the boys went around with their dear old parents.  

These kids are growing up and we are trying to soak in all the moments that we can.  

Halloween will always be a fun way to spend time with them for us.