Party Highlights

Well, this is all out of order. We started with a scavenger hunt, which you will see below. Then, we had arts and crafts time, followed by cake, some more outdoor time, and finally presents.

The kids had a good time on the scavenger hunt. There were a number of older children, so they led the crew, and helped read the clues. Here are two of them:

"To find the next clue on this trail, go to the place you will find a dump truck, bucket, and pail!"

"I want to suck your blood, but must get off this window first! Come to me for your next clue and to quench your thirst!" We have a huge vampire window cling. I met them at it with juice boxes and the next clue!

The Cake

Ev asked for a Batman cake this year. We delivered with a 4 layer marbled cake (filled with custard), frosted with Batman blue buttercream and decorated by both parents! We are pretty proud of how the cake turned out. We have half left though!

Nick was in awe! He just kept sneaking back into the dining room to stair at the table.

AUUUUGH

Stupid blogspot will NOT let me post the rest of my pics.... there is a Morgan Family Portraits pt 1. It will be posted someday

Morgan Family Portraits pt 2

Morgan Family Portraits pt 3

Point Sebago

We went to Point Sebago on Sebago Lake in Casco, ME last weekend with our neighbors. It was a nice and much-needed break!
Evan has become quite the golfer this summer. He LOVED mini-golf and we played many rounds at the camp. He even got his first hole in one! He also got par on many holes!

One of the many beautiful views of the lake. We stayed in small cabins right on the lake. The kids had a great time playing on the beach.

This was our last night and the light was just awesome.

Hiking in ME

We went for another hike at a small state park in ME last weekend.


Evan is "King of the Mountain!" Too bad he wouldn't let us take his picture at the actual summit!

Hiking

Rob and Molly came out to visit back in Septemeber. We had a great weekend picking apples and taking the boys on a little hike.

The daddy monster!

Nick needs many walking sticks! He loves going for walks.

Zoom in on Ev's face. He has some funny wrinkles between his eyes!

Accessories

We are in a "monkey see, monkey do" phase around here. While we don't have the typical items that might come to mind when hearing the word accessories, the boys do manage to find a number of items to put on!


This is Evan's rock 'n roll outfit. I have some good video of this dance sequence, but it will have to wait until I have som time.
Below, Nick sporting the rocker attire. I've never seen a rock group wearing swim goggles but it does scream "ska!"

Actual Birthday Pictures

Here are some pictures from Gianna's actual birthday.

Apple Pie!

Good - but not as good as chocolate cake and ice cream.

Helping Daddy put together the new wagon.

Putting puzzle together from Aunt Linda and Uncle David

Sunny afternoon in the backyard

Random update

Back to school kicks our butts around here. But here are a few pics to show you that there are some days we have enough energy to actually do things. (We don't, however, frequently have the energy to post pictures of these activities)

This weekend we went up to Cumberland Maryland and road the Western Maryland scenic railroad with an old fashioned coal powered engine in the front and a diesel in the back. The kids loved seeing the train up close and hanging out my Lynn, Cliff and the kids.

Last weekend we went apple picking with my friend Kristy and her kids. They all had a great time playing on the playground, riding the wagons, eating lunch, listening to the band, eating freshly made donuts.... oh, and picking apples!


Last weekend we also had a "pajama party" at our house. The Masons spent the night at our house and before the kids went to bed, they got to eat popcorn and watch a movie in their pjs.