Trick or treat!

I admit, I'm not a big fan of Halloween. But it is fun to see the little peeps dressed up in their costumes (even the furry peeps), going to the Mummer's Parade and handing out treats.

This year, Jake helped Julie with parade festivities. Each year her work participates and is always looking for volunteers to assist. Let's just say that Jake volunteered...with a little convincing. ;)

And instead of candy, Silly Bandz were in our basket this year. Thought it would be different and fun.

I think it was a hit but I admit that I'm missing sneaking a candy bar here and there....you know the one for them, one for me philosophy?! But guess my jeans won't be quite so tight. Ha!

So, Happy Halloween everyone!

His turn!

Hockey season has officially begun for Jacob too! Julie and I were there for opening night...and it was good to see him back out there. Lots of familiar kids...just a lot taller! A 3-1 win...great start! Good Luck this year to Tuscarora and Jake!

Her special day!

So hard to believe she's 20! But I love the person she's grown into. I'd like to think I'm her biggest fan, but that would be selfish. She touches so many people! To see her at work with all the little kids so excited to talk to Miss Julie - well...she's making a difference! And isn't that what it's all about? So, I'll settle for just being the president of her fan club! ;) She has so much to look forward to but in the meantime, I think she's doing just fine at finding her way and making things count! Her way!

She's not this little girl anymore...

She's this little girl!

Happy Birthday Bugs!

Lazy river day

We grabbed a blanket, some drinks and the ipod and headed to one of our favorite places....the river! Bright sunshine, crisp blue skies and calm water made for the perfect day.

Time passes so fast when we're there.

It's a little piece of heaven and I'm a happy girl when I'm there!

The weekend's winding down...we're watching some football and I'm searching for our Christmas cards...yep, that's right, Christmas! It'll be here way too fast!

Hope you had a great weekend too!

Say it isn't so!

We lived it up this summer...we hit the river most Saturdays and squeezed every drop we could out of it.

Rounded up the gear, kids and puppies and we were off! All in all we probably spent the most time there of any summer yet.

Finding the rope swing helped with that! We tied off most mornings while the kids jumped and we chillaxed!

But like all good things...it's coming to an end. Tonight was a big dose of reality...yep....winterized! The boat's done for the season.

..so on to pumpkins and spices and chilly nights and crisp mornings. But you best believe we'll all be anxiously awaiting the first hot day of Spring!

Brandywine in chocolate town!

So excited to see Jon play this weekend! It's been a while since I've seen him on the ice. Remember, earlier in the summer Jim went to New Jersey to watch him play in summer league, but I didn't go. So, when we were sure he'd be playing in Hershey, I knew I had to be there!

It's the little things that impress me too. Like when they played youth hockey, there weren't actual breaks between periods. They'd skate to the bench, talk to the coach for a little bit and then back at 'em. Not now! Now, they go to the locker room, zam the ice and have actual 20 minute breaks. Guess he's all grown up now (kinda, ha!).

The team's off to a great start. They won 7 - 2 and Jon had a great game! It was sooooo good to see him.