Happy Halloween!

We'll see if I can get a picture with both kids in costumes at the same time later on, but for now here's a sneak preview!

 "mom, this costume is ridiculous"
(but not as ridiculous as it used to be before I washed it and the lion's mane was tamed: http://picollins.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html)

 Not just any bee, a "honey bee!"

The Space Needle

After 5 years of living in Seattle I finally made it up to the top of the Space Needle.  Our friend Clyde came for a visit and we had a nice lunch up top in the rotating restaurant.  We got a nice view of the fall colors all over Seattle.

More Birthday Boy Photos

Here is Juju enjoying his first taste of cake (Nana Kathy's delicious homemade cake, no less!)

Catching up on Videos...

dance time for the kiddos

Leana helps out with Juju

Juju gets so excited about going down the slide!

Happy Birthday Julian!

Yesterday was our sweet little Juju's first birthday.  He had a big day: Doctor visit with 4 shots, a lunch time party with 5 three year olds to chase after, and a pizza party singalong at night for Leana's preschool.  He held up well but was certainly tired by the end of the day.

At 1, Julian now has 4 teeth, can pull up on anything and can "cruise" along a table or the sofa.  His favorite activities include: pulling up on the toilet, chasing the cats, following his big sister around, reading books,dancing, splashing and eating.

1 Year Stats:
Weight: 18lb 8oz, 3% (up 1%!)
Height: 29.25 inches (33%)

Videos coming later...

Leana's First Signature

Leana has been obsessed with letters and numbers for a long time.  Lately she is particularly interested in how you spell everything.  Here is her first successful attempt at getting all the letter of her name in one legible row!

Here is an earlier attempt, including a self portrait.