The Mellenthins: November 2011

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Fall Fun

The Peterson's made a trip to GB today just to hang out for the afternoon. What a great day! It has been almost 16 months since we have spent some time together...the only reason we know it is b/c the mom's were pretty prego the last time (see picture 1). First, we had to have some lunch so Pen & Mo made a trip to Qdoba, love the cheese queso. The kids played down stairs with just about every toy possible. The coolest part of the day was when Crosby went downstairs and then Olivia followed (her first time going down steps by herself). After the kids warmed up to each other we spent some time up at the park. Christian was a daredevil, climbing and jumping off the rocks. Parker was making tracks in the wood chips, Crosby & Mark played on the baby slide and Olivia was running around in the grass. After that, the young ones took short naps and the boys played downstairs with the moms. We were so thankful we could spend some time with our good friends and will make sure the next time is before the end of the year!

June 5th 2010.
Pregos chillin' in Madison.

Love birds holding hands.
Olivia and Crosby.

Mo and Parker on the way to the park.

Christian on top of the rock.

And he jumped, it was awesome.

Crosby chasing Olivia down the slide.

All smiles from Crosby

Christian pushing Mo in circles

Dad moved Crosby out
of the way, just in time

1x1. Someday this could be a good game!

The Petersons

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Halloween Fun

Halloween 2011 in the New Neighborhood.

Crosby was a monster with oversized, clumsy feet and Parker was a ninja with a golden sword (it's all about the accessories this year!) The streets were packed with many families going from house-to-house. The Berggren Family came over to run around with us while Grandma Jeanne handed out candy for us. Even Grandpa Dennis and Grandma Dawn stopped by to join in the fun (and help get the boys ready and out the door). THANK YOU GRANDPARENTS!!!!

Madisyn (the Turtle) and Parker ran faster than we've ever seen them move from house to house, collecting more candy and treats than they could carry. Parker's legs got tired after a couple of blocks but Madisyn kept going. It was fun to watch the kids interact with all of their new buddies from school and the park that they recognized somehow even though all were in costumes from head-to-toe.

A couple weekends before Halloween we were able to join the Berggrens and Stakiaks for a fun day at the Train Museum. There was pumpkin bowling, dancing, arts & crafts and even cake (Jenny was thrilled!)