Pumpkin Patch - October 18, 2008

Nina spent her 4 month old b-day at the pumpkin patch... with the Abrahamies:0)

Chloe was such a good helper...and pumpkin hunter.

The BOB trekked its way through the squash obstacle course.



Our little pumpkin...

Dancing with Daddy

Like every respectable female, Nina spends her fair share of time in front of the mirror...usually dancing with Dad and making funny faces! Primping will thankfully come at a much later date :) Oh dad, that is HILARIOUS! Aaaahhhh!

...and then we're off to the kitchen to help make some dinner :)

Exploring the Bridge with Piper

This week after a walk with Michelle and Piper we explored the new bridge structure at one of our local parks...the girls loved being up close and personal with the ducks...and eachother.
What a fun (safe) place to crawl outside! Piper, Nina and Mango
Time for a nap...

Like Father - Like Daughter

One of Miss Nina's favorite activities as of late is watching football with Dad...much to Mom's chagrin! She seems to like the GREEN on the screen...Go Spartans :)

thursdays with jackie

The Deschutes was green and the ducks were playing in this swirl of foam near Farewell Bend Park. Nina stayed awake for most of our walk...it was 37 degrees and we could smell the snow coming yesterday, 10/9.
Jack tearing it up next to a birch that was starting to turn. The fall colors in Bend are fantastic, but alas my camera won't capture what my eyes see...

It has been officially one year since our dear Jackson got cancer and had to have his leg amputated. We are ecstatic to celebrate this milestone with him, considering the forecast was very grim. Jack is spry as ever and loving his daily jaunts around the neighborhood, to First Street Rapids and the River Trail. The past two Thursdays, Jack, Neens and I have headed out on "longer" treks...our "nature walks" where we've strolled for hours just taking in Autumn in Bend. It is a beautiful sight!

John's Surgery - October 7, 2008

This past Tuesday, John had much needed arthroscopic surgery on his knee. He was a trooper and the procedure went very well...he'll be gimpin' around a bit, but should heal quickly and be ready for a pain-free season of riding...when the snow starts falling.

Just Hanging Out...October 4, 2008

The Staleys and Kelleys came for dinner and Uncle Shawn busted out the guitar...Nina loved it, and loved playing with Mags & Piper.