Happy Halloween!

Jonathan showing off for Halloween




Jonathan going out in a relaxing outfit as a fireman




Helena and Jonathan waiting to see if anybody is home to give them candy




"Look! It's Auntie Amanda and Uncle Blair! We've hit the jackpot!"




Jonathan and Daddy

Halloween Parade

Helena and Jonathan had their Halloween parade today at their school.




A practice run in Jonathan's Nemo outfit a couple of weeks ago




A practice run in Helena's Belle outfit over the weekend




Jonathan excited to be back in his outfit




Helena walking during the parade with her friends







Mommy with Jonathan




Daddy with the kids




More of Helena during the parade







Helena posing back in her classroom




Helena holding Jonathan




Daddy and Jonathan




Helena and her teacher

Doctor's Appointments

Today, Helena and Jonathan both went and saw the doctor for well check-ups - Helena's 4 year, annual check-up and Jonathan's six month check-up. Helena was 41 lbs and 39 1/2 inches. Jonathan was 19 lbs, 10 oz. and 27 1/2 inches. Both got their fair share of shots as well.

Helena's Cooking Party

Helena had a cooking party with her friends in New Jersey. The kids made their own indivual pizzas from scratch and also decorated chef's hats.




This is where Helena's party is at




Helena showing off her birthday cake (# 3 over the past two weeks)




Mommy looking to help Helena make her pizza




Helena giving her dough a little pat




Helena's dough is ready for toppings




Putting sauce on her pizza




Adding some cheese



Helena's finished project (she insisted on the pepperoni, even though she has never had it)




Helena the chef




Helena posing with her cake




"Happy Birthday to Helena...."




Enjoying the cupcake




All the chefs at Helena's party




Jonathan with Daddy




Jonathan relaxing on his own

Happy 4th Birthday Helena!

October 16th was Helena's birthday. It's hard to believe that 4 years have gone by already. Helena was given the choice of where she wanted to go for dinner, and she selected Charlie Browns Steakhouse...because they have a great salad bar.




Helena's princess play castle from Mommy and Daddy




Even Daddy can fit in the castle to play with Helena




Openeing gifts with Daddy




Helena's birthday cake, made and decorated by Sara (with some assistance from Helena)




"Happy Birthday to Helena..."




Make a wish

Jonathan is six months old!

It's hard to believe that Jonathan is six months old today. He has been sleeping well, eating well, and always has a smile on his face. Everything also seems to find its way to his mouth (like the foam number in this picture). Next week is his doctor's appointment so we will get to find out how much he weighs and how long (tall) he has gotten.

Random Photos from Boston

Jonathan and Daddy




Helena with Gabby, Avi, and Zack




Helena with Avi and Zack




Helena pretending to be a motocycle cop




Jonathan and "cousin" Lucy. The new epidemic - Canine Flu (runner-up comment: How else would you expect to kiss a French poodle?!?)




Helena and her new American Girl doll Rebecca Rubin




Jonathan and Papa




Helena and Jonathan with Papa




Helena's birthday ice cream at Red Robin

Early Birthday Bash in Boston

Helena celebrated her birthday early this past weekend with her cousins in Boston at Chuck E Cheese's. It was also Jonathan's first visit to Boston.





Our spot at Chuck-E-Cheese's is marked!





Jonathan getting cozy with the band





Helena playing some games






The birthday cake for this weekend




Everybody singing "Happy Birthday", and Helena blowing out the candles







Everybody eating




Helena and Chuck




Jonathan and Chuck




Helena and her cousins (the first picture of all of them together)




Jonathan with Auntie Esta and Bubbe




Mommy and Jonathan




Mommy with Helena and Jonathan




Helena, Mommy, Jonathan, and Daddy