Trick or Treat

The kids looked soooo cute in their costumes. The weather was great and we had fun seeing all our friends and neighbors. We just love the people on our street.

Happy Birthday Nicky!

A special birthday treat...carving a pumpkin with Pappy.

Opening presents

Nicholas was so happy with all the birthday gifts he received. He's been playing with all his new toys from the time he gets up until he goes to bed. For a while it was difficult to get him to stop and eat =) THANK YOU EVERYONE!

Nicholas really wanted a monster truck party

Birthday interview

Pianorama 2009

The concert was a smashing success and the kids did great.

Here are Clara and Sarah practicing their songs at the dress rehearsal. They are sitting at the piano behind and between the black grand piano and the upright piano on the left.

Late Birthday Surprise

Some of you may know of Clara's deep love of horses and how much she enjoys reading the Pony Pals books. So, we planned to surprise Clara with a chance to go horseback riding for her birthday. The weather hasn't been very cooperative lately, but today was the day. A friend from church owns horses and kindly invited us to come over. Clara was very excited once she saw the barn and horses. Here are some pictures...

Mr. Pleasure


Nicholas loves animals. Here he is making friends with Abby and the barncats.

Feeding treats

Clara mounting Robin

Clara riding Robin, a former Belmont racehorse

Nicholas trying out horseback riding for the first time. He did great and loved it!

Nicholas riding solo