Plans change...

Our dream addition.....

So, we have been dreaming and scheming for quite some time. We hired an architect and sent the city on a run for its money with us. They are the most difficult city to work with and with a few tears, and sad realizations that our big addition just isn't going to happen, we are settling for a new plan of attack. From nearly 800 additional SF to a little over 100 SF, we figure a bedroom will suffice for now.

To reality...

Potty time!!!

What I was really hoping to show you was Trenton sitting on his new bean bag chair that Mommy made for him. But instead, you get to see the real joy of him sitting on the most important seat in the house. The POTTY!!! Yesterday we had our first success! I know Trenton might kill me later for showing this picture, but what mother isn't a little proud of potty time?

Ok... so here is my little pride and joy. I can't believe I MADE IT!!!! Trenton loves jumping and laying on it most of the time, so I'm pleased.

Happy Halloween

What a fun night as a wizard! We started at my old work visiting Gma & Papa. Then off to a "trunk or treat". I think we scored with good friends, lots of candy, and fun games. Then, we headed off to go door to door with cousins.




You can click on this last picture to see Trenton bolting into some strangers house to see their Thomas the Tank engine toys. We had to haul him away kicking and screaming. His poor princess cousins didn't know what happened to him. They were just happy they got chocolate.

Look at what I made!!!

I made a banner and I'm super proud of it. It took a little while, but I can't wait to have it hanging the entire month of November!

Fun in the leaves

We had to play in the leaves when we got home from the pumpkin patch. Isn't it fun to see those smiles and inquisitive looks as they discover how cool leaves are?

Fir Point Farms

Trenton loves his best little friend Avery. So, we ran off to play together in the pumpkins this morning. I LOVE pumpkins, and I LOVE sunny October days. I'm so glad we got out this afternoon and enjoyed it.

Ghosts, haunted houses and friends

We couldn't take the greatest pictures, but we had a fun night out with friends at Fantasy Trail in Oregon City. It was a new place for us, and fortunately not too scary for Trenton.

Look at this cool bouncy bridge

Finally....

Home.
To the best... sweetest... most loveable little boy. Words can't express how much I missed him, and how grateful I am for the trip.
But... there is no other place I'd rather be than with him.

Last stop...

Venice.
This again, managed to blow me away. This is a much larger city than I thought. Much more beautiful than I could have imagined. Everyone said it was a smelly city... but maybe we hit it right.... it was wonderful.

Fourth stop...

Tuscany.
I can't even decide which pictures show this area the best. This is the most amazing beautiful place on earth. I'm almost certain. The grapes were changing colors, and the hills were stunning. We loved Florence, Siena, the Mediteranian, Piza, and most of all... the hill-side towns. We stayed in a small village called Radicondolli. It was so small and quaint, it gave us the real experience.
I hope you enjoy the Mento's picture of Emile in front of the police officer in Orvieto, and our gelato shot which was a MUST in most cities.

Third stop...

Rome!
I couldn't wait to see the famous and historical sites of Rome. They were grander and larger than I imagined. From the Forum, coliseum, spanish steps, vatican city, pantheon, and even Trevie fountain, we had a riot wandering and enjoying. We literally were on our feet for 10 hours one of these days, and my feet knew it.
Although, I forgot all about my feet when I would laugh at the picture I captured of Emile breaking our bed.
We had more little miracles in Rome as people were randomly helpful, directing us, and warning us of dangerous places and people to avoid. We had a near run in with some pit-pocketers until someone quietly came to us with a word of caution.

Second stop...

Palermo & Trapani, Sicily, Italy.
Wow, this was the most beautiful place in the world. And, our family was from this part of Sicily too. I feel pretty honored to have gone and visited. We came from Tunisia on a boat, and saw the beautiful islands greet us in the morning as we came into the port. We saw soccer games, old villages on giant mountains, the amazing cities, great shops, and ate some of the sweetest food you can imagine. Thank goodness for cannolies!!!! I will definitely visit again.