Enjoying Autumn

Adelyn has officially mastered the monkey triangles at Discovery Park. (Her tongue goes crazy when she concentrates; she got that from me.)

But the tire swing may still be her absolute favorite.

Annalise loves to "ride" bikes. She takes advantage of any moment that Preston isn't riding his.

Smiley eyes Preston (with no shoes, of course).

Annalise, however, loves her shoes. If they fall off, she'll bring them to me to put back on.

This picture was taken on Veteran's Day, so there were flags in every yard around our neighborhood. Adelyn was very proud that she chose to wear this shirt on the perfect day.

Another bike to try. This time it's the neighbor's.

This picture is so typical Annalise. She loves to sing with a big open mouth.

This picture is so typical Adelyn. Wearing dress shoes and a skirt, with her sweater draped over her shoulder like Miss America, she is roughin' it and playing soccer.

And this picture is so typical Preston and his whiny face. (I can't just post the cute ones.)

Me, giving my children something their father cannot: spins (Ryan gets dizzy and squeamish after spinning around only once or twice). Spinning was one of my favorite things to do when I was little (and still is).