Freaky fast month

Hard to believe we are already in the last few weeks of October and November is right around the corner. 

Rowan went to Fright Fest with the 8th graders, sadly the weather was cold and rainy but she still managed to get in many rollercoasters and made it home safe. 

Piper sporting her Halloween pj's with our Fall spread. (and sleeping on the job again)

Rowan's first games - she rocked it. 

Eddie was at it again - hanging with crew on and off the ice. They were at Bob Super arena!

We managed to make it a little late to Amanda and Peter's annual Trick or Treat. Complete with pizza, beers and a bonfire. Blake and Luke were well on their way by the time we joined. It was chilly but there was candy success. 

cold is upon us

A few different happenings in the last week...rubiks cube obsession. 

Sin bin...

Pumpkin patch (requiring winter hats)

dog sitting, complete with cold walks. 

Rowan and the girls headed to a haunted house. 

Always something fun and exciting. 

October Is here

We started out the month finally laying my Grandma Goldie and Grandpa Darrell to rest. 

Well overdue. 

Looks like we are finally going to have neighbors! 

Hudson came to see Eddie play when we were in IL this weekend. 

Spotted an awesome rainbow - and then celebrated Girls Hockey. Smith family even won an gift certificate - we had a lucky weekend I guess. 

September wrap up

Fall is here and we are playing catch up. 

Finally got over to HAWS to donate Rowan's birthday party donations.

Row was on the ice for Tryout #1 for Valkyries.  

Nevermind the fact that we don't have flooring in the basement, we have a couch and projector screen!

Kids are begging to help mow the lawn - take advantage when Ed can get over imperfect lines. 

Warming up the zamoboni for the winter. 

And a game in IL, Grandpa Kris joined us for the fun!!

Piper is all ready for Packer season. 

Smiths take on St. Louis

When in St. Louis for hockey - visit the museum. 

Very entertaining and fun (would have been better without masks - but such is Covid)

Of course, it was 90 degrees outside, so the outdoor time was limited, but still entertaining. 

Four game showcase in St. Louis - complete with 4 wins. Makes for an exhausted kiddo. 

Plus all of the boy shenanigans in between - leads to an exhausting but fun weekend. 

Sadly we didn't schedule the Arch visit early enough and it wasn't an option, but we did get a picture from the road on our way out of town. 

weekend finale

We found some friends out on the lake this last official weekend of summer. School has started, hockey has started, new haircuts, great sunsets, bring on Fall. 

Summer wrap up

We are ending the summer with a bang. 

Ready for MJA season to begin, complete with new skates. Ed and I were able to get to the Butler Inn to use a gift card and finally celebrate our 15th anniversary. 

We also had our nephews, Blake and Luke overnight to help out - and they kept us busy. We played hockey, we walked to the park, we had lake time. Eddie managed to pull out a tooth too. 

Then we started school - 8th grade and 5th grade. A fun new meal full of color, the kids attempted to help with some painting - and Rowan hit the ice again with the girls and the Valkyries. I even hit up the eye MD for a clean bill of health. Dilated eyes and all.