Halloween 2013

I have never been a huge fan of Halloween, and neither has Andy, so we like to do things fairly simple around our house.  Noah originally wanted to be a praying mantis for Halloween, which really freaked me out.  How in the world was I going to come up with a praying mantis costume?  Next he changed his mind to Captain Hook.  I thought that would be a fun costume to put together, but then he made it even easier for me and said he really wanted to be a skeleton!

Clare's costume came about from a sale at JoAnn's.  I found an adorable set of wings and decided to roll with it.  Originally she was going to be a butterfly, but it sort of turned into a butterfly/fairy.  She was adorable.

The night before Halloween I told Noah we could test out his makeup.  He loved it so much he chatted with himself in the mirror for 10 minutes.  It was great!

On the night of, this is what we had.  Cutest kids ever! 

We started with a little parade around campus followed by a Halloween party.  The kids loved it and so did all the students! 

After the party, we drove downtown to hit up the iconic Beacon Hill for trick-or-treating.  I have never ever seen anything like it.  I wish the pictures would have done it justice, it's definitely something you just have to see for yourself.  We loved it and Noah was on cloud nine getting all that candy!

Pictures of the Week: And then Some

More, many more, pictures to share.

Clare and her buddy, Lars checking out the scenery. 

Eating apples with soccer friends! 

Walking around campus has been so fun this fall.  It is absolutely beautiful!  We would often take walks/scooter/bike rides around campus just to enjoy the scenery.  

Clare had a little run in with the pavement. 

When the kids go on a run with daddy...this often happens. 

The weather is getting colder, but that isn't stopping us just yet! 

Family Pictures: Fall 2013

A sweet friend of mine here at HBS is also a very talented photographer.  I really wanted to have family pictures taken before our time in Boston was over, and if you've ever been in New England during the fall, you can understand why its the perfect season for family pictures!  As you can see, they turned out beautifully, and I couldn't be happier. 

You can see more of her work at www.brittanystrebeck.com

After our photo shoot, Noah felt really inspired.  He insisted on walking around campus some more so he could snap some pictures of us also.  He actually did pretty good!  

Clare wanted in on the fun also and snapped a few photos for herself.  She has a little work to do, but I think she's on the right track.  :)