September

A lot happened in September. Since it seems I'm only able to get something posted once a month I'll try to cram everything in at one time.

In September we had lots of happy events like Isabel turning 9 months old and learning to sit up and a great weekend on the beach with Rachel, Caity and Gus. We also had lots of sad things happen. Great Grandpa Clayton passed away. We miss GPA everyday but are glad he is now with Grandma Mary. We also had good friends move to California. 

Josh has also entered full job application mode - so he really has three full time jobs: his day job as a post-doc, parenting, and applying for full-time positions. 

Here are Isabel's latest pictures.

It was so hot and humid the day of the pictures but she is a trooper and smiled and was happy the whole hour.

We had one last get together with the Haley's before they took off to California.

Abram and Oliver were best buddies. 

Stella had fun playing with Oliver's little sister Charlotte.

Isabel always has a great time at parties.

Toward the end of the month we had a fun weekend with Rachel and Caity at the beach. We also made time to visit an apple orchard. We have lots of great family pictures of us but I'm keeping them under wraps for our holiday card!

 It got pretty chilly on the deck at night which required lots of cuddling.

 Isabel's first taste of sand.

A run on the beach.

Abram learning the ancient art of photo-bombing.

 For all the traveling we did in September the kids did great and had fun wherever they were.

Grandpa used to love the read the blog so it is sad to think of posting stories and pictures that he won't be seeing. I'd like to think he has a better view of all the action from heaven now.

Here are a few pictures of Grandpa with the kids this past summer. We miss you GPA!