Seattle, WA

The amazing view outside our
hotel window. 

While Jamie was here in September we casually and kind of jokingly brought up the idea of doing a girls trip to Seattle to see Savannah. Only jokingly because the idea of me finding plane tickets that worked with Josh's schedule and our budget and the boy's schedule was a little laughable. But the idea of going to see Sav in and of itself sounded amazing!
A week or two after Jamie got home we decided to make the trip happen. She said she was serious about a flight and invited me to tag along! Miraculously we found tickets that worked with Sav's weekend and Josh's weekend and got me home in time for Monday morning. Long story short, I lucked out on a weekend with my amazing mother in law to see the favorite Savannah.
It was a very quick trip with just Saturday to see the city, but we packed it full of fun! But really, anything is fun with Jamie and Savannah around. I'm so grateful for the getaway and for the awesome friends I have in these women! I'm already looking forward to the next girls trip.

Up close and personal with the
Space Needle. 

The amazing view! 

Puget Sound, it was/is beautiful.

I took a lot of photos. This was the
one thing the boys were sad to miss!

We definitely wanted to be like all of the 17 year
olds taking pics for Instagram. 

Let me tell ya, I felt 17 again. 

On to the Public Market! WAY cooler than
Milwaukee's public market. 

Cheesy smiles with some Macaroni and Cheese. The
best mac and cheese I've ever eaten. I licked the bowl.

The gum wall because, why not?

Why not get five chowders to share?

YUM!

The Troll Bridge

Seattle from one side

Two of my very best friends. 

Until next time, Seattle!

Happy Birthday, Oliver!

November has been cold and full of snow but that hasn't slowed these boys down one bit. We have filled our days with visits to libraries, the Domes, Basketball class, and swimming lessons. It feels like we are constantly going but I can't complain one bit. These boys make my whole world, well, whole, and I can't imagine doing the every day without them. 

He is one cool kid. 

Nice castle, Benji!

Deep in thought, this one. 

The big boys loved the Hundred Acre Wood theme
in the show dome this month!

Tigger is a family favorite. 

He was so proud of his goggle wearing.

This kid...

:) this is how his face looks
80% of the time. 

We moved Oliver into the room with his brothers
because his room just wouldn't stay warm enough.
...I have a feeling that we will never go back. 

I don't know where the time goes, but I need it to stop leaving or go slower or something other than go too fast. My little Ollie is two years old! He is really starting to use his words and loves to chat with anyone that will listen. He goes back and forth between being a Mama's boy and Dad being the go-to-guy. He knows what he wants and isn't afraid to tell us. We often hear, "No. No say dat." or "No. That is MY _____" with an animated point to whomever he is addressing at the time. He loves candy, especially suckers, and wants so badly to be able to keep up with his brothers. We love this sweet boy! Happy Birthday! 

A bike, from Nana and Papa. Apparently they aren't
as worried about more broken bones as I am. 

I love this crew. 

Hooray for Paw Patrol! 

A bag of suckers. His favorite gift, by far. 

It was not perfect but I am pretty excited
with how it turned out!

Oliver was very particular about his cake this year.
He asked for a pink spiderweb and train cake. 

Happy Happy Birthday, Oliver!

The cake was a success!

Hi, Mom!

My favorite view at the library. 

Candy, Costumes, and ... cold weather.

The cutest band of superheroes I've ever seen.

October brought the cold with it. We have had a few days here and there that have been crisp and pretty but overall, it got cold really fast. But we haven't let it slow us down. If it's above 30, the boys insist on afternoons at the park and/or long walks through the neighborhood. Being outside makes us happy!
Along with the cold weather, we have been pumped up for Halloween this year. The boys opted for their same costumes from last year and we got Oliver a Spider-man costume so he could match his brothers. Avengers, assemble!

Afternoons at the park are my favorite.

Rollin' rollin' rollin'

Those beautiful autumn colors!

These boys have my whole heart!

Oliver had a blast feeding the turkey!

He's in denial that he might
be a little too big. 

Donuts before hiking. The ideal
Saturday morning. 

These boys did an amazing job! 

Oliver was a trooper in the backpack!

We saw this awesome dragonfly on
the way up and on the way back!

He so wants to be a big boy. 

A birthday bash for Mila. Go, Oliver, Go!

Way to go, Milo!

Nice one, Benji!

Thanks for the Halloween package,
Nana! The boys were thrilled. 

There is almost nothing greater than watching
TV in a fort. Especially a fort made by dad. 

Balloon volleyball. Dad is the greatest! 

While mom's away (at a baptism) the boys play! 

The blender can be a tad bit loud. 

Elder Schwager (my cousin) was serving
in the area but not our ward. I got to see him
at Stake Conference! It was a happy day. 

This was his Stake conference entertainment. 

If you needed more proof I'm married
to a dentist. 

And much to their dismay, I made
them do it anyway. 

None of the boys wanted to help
me gut their pumpkins. 

Miles Hated it. This face was after the compromise
of him getting just five seeds out on his own.

That's a scowl if I've ever seen one. 

Trick or treat!

Great Jack o Lantern, Ollie!

That's a creepy pumpkin, Miles.

Great bats, Benji!

Happy Halloween to all, and to all a good night.

The snuggles he gives this bear are
the cutest. 

Oliver loves when his brothers read him books!

The boys love their classmates!