Hi friends and family! It's a crazy world, these days. And it makes us all the more grateful for the wonderful people in our lives who remind us, all the time, of the goodness of humanity. We've packed in a lot in these past months - harvesting our neighbor's apples and making cider in our new backyard. We were excited to do this although the timeline was unexpected since they ripened in August - so we had to act quickly! We've also been exploring the playgrounds of Olympia, there is one in particular that has a structure that's perfectly sized for Elliott, so it's been fun to take him there. Morgan and his dad went on a whirlwind road trip to California to surprise his sister Claire for her 40th birthday! I had my own adventure heading up to Sequim to see friends there, but sadly I did not take a single picture - but it was a wonderful time! We had visits from Auntie Claire, T-Ma and Bubbie, and then we all went to Oregon to celebrate the upcoming arrival of Super Bean Yoder - aka Cameron! Welcome, little cousin! We can't wait to meet you.
This has been a sad time for my dad, Roger, whose kitty Peter Max passed away after a long life of sitting in my dad's lap, drinking the extra milk out of his cereal bowl, and generally being a very sweet cat to all who knew him.
Elliott going down the slide - this kid loves it!
Cider sweatshop - er I mean workshop in the backyard - Morgan put the grinder he made last year to good use! Jay and Jen, we couldn't have done it without your help!
Racking the cider after the 1st fermentation - and following the Joy of Homebrewing's advice of always having a glass of homebrew on hand when doing any brewing activity.
Auntie Claire with her surprise cake!
Auntie Claire and Grandpa Rock
Happy birthday girl and her family.
Back in Oly,T-Ma teaching Elliott how to work the bubbles at the Children's Museum.
Elliott is wearing red overalls handed down from cousins Will and Ty! We love these and they now have a new set of snaps thanks to T-Ma's handiwork!
Hanging out at the Children's Museum with Auntie Claire and T-Ma.
This kid just wants to ride his bike so badly! He is desperate to keep up with Melina. He points at it and says "Bi! Bi! Bi!"
Melina showing him the ropes.
Bubbie playing with Elliott on the soccer field - aka helping to shepherd him away from the field while the bigger kids were playing.
In Oregon at Aunt Barb and Uncle Rob's beautiful property in Amity.
Congratulations dad! Ben and Aunt Brenda.
Melina was thrilled to see the family.
Showing her drawings to Aunt Brenda
Proud Grandpa and to parents to be!
We were so excited to meet Braedon! He and Elliott were instant buddies.
Melina loved getting to play with cousins Kate and Ty.
Cousins in motion.
Back at Aunt Barb and Uncle Rob's farm - Ty contemplating the universe.
Kate feeding the animals.
Melina taking a turn.
Harvesting some grapes!
Driving the kubota with Uncle Rob.
These bees make delicious honey!
This place is so. incredibly. beautiful.
Melina also got to drive the tractor!
Back in Olympia, making cookies with Mama.
Helping with the dishes ("helping") and Elliott trying hard to keep up.
I hate to admit this but this was seconds before he took a header onto the concrete.
Hanging out with her best bud, Ivy!
They were very interested in the rocks in the puddle.
Teaching Alec all about it.
Goofy girls.
Heading out with Auntie Hallie to enjoy the gorgeous Fall foliage on our street.
Sassy face!
But sometimes they both smile!
Siblings.
At the pumpkin farm!
She is officially a pro at tractor driving.
Elliott could not contain himself with excitement for wanting to also drive the tractor.
He is pointing at the tractor.
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