The Riddle Way: October 2008

Thursday, October 30, 2008

My Sweet Ben

Ben is the sweetest kid (not that his brothers aren't), he has such a big heart and is so sensitive to others and their emotions, he tries so hard to do things well and make others happy....but don't let the sweet smile fool you, he IS a redhead like his momma and does have a temper and a competitive side! He is such a joy and my joy is almost 10 years old! Wow!

Happy Halloween 2008

The boys wanted to try on their costumes for a "test run" before the big day tomorrow.........so, here they are:

Ben:aka-Bobo-Phet
Jack:aka-golden ninja warrior
Owen:aka-a frog (prince?)

Ben & Jack- striking a pose

Owen-was so excited he would not sit still, he kept screaming and running around his brothers! This is too cool to him!

Pilates for Pink

Clubsport Oregon (were I teach fitness classes and have for hte last 7 yrs) held a Pilates Mat fundraiser class for the Breast Cancer Fund and I was one of the four instructors to teach to almost 100 participants! We raised over $1600 dollars for this hour mat class, not too shabby! It really was such a blast and to see everyone in their black and Pink tees was so inspiring............knowing we were helping to make a difference (no matter how big or how small).

Photo of the Pilates team at Clubsport (mat instructors and Pilates trainers)!

Back Row (Lulu,Shoshana,me,Thea,Peggy)

Middle (Elizabeth, Kari, Randi)

In front (Jill)

Monday, October 27, 2008

Fall Photo Shoot

We finally got around to catching the last of the beautiful fall weather on film. As you can see from the vibrant colors in these pics, we've had the most spectacular fall!
We had lots of fun taking these pics with a really great photographer...Angie Lawson (she was such a treat to work with and Owen took a liking to her as well)! I will post more soon.......there were so many good ones of the boys!
Enjoy!

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

The Boyz.........

Just some random pics taken last weekend and early this week..........

Owen

Jack

Just chillin'

Owen and the skeleton decoration...He loves it!

Giving it a kiss.

Jack & Owen

Ben (in black sweatshirt with white stripe) at soccer game in a team huddle, they won the game!

Painted Pumpkins

Monday evening we painted pumpkins to try something different and rather Martha Stewart like! It was actually pretty fun and very messy.........so here are the results:

Mom's

Ben's

Jack's

Mom's (left), Jack's

Ben's

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Jack's 2nd Grade school pic

His smile says it all..........cute and feisty! We adore our Jack!

Monday, October 13, 2008

Ben's 3rd grade school Pic

What a sweet and handsome boy he is.
I will post Jack's pic when he brings his pics home (could be a few weeks before that happens)!

A quick trip to Seattle

This past Saturday, my mom, Melissa, Owen , Jack & myself drove up to Seattle (Isaquah) to visit Monica & Theo, who were visiting Denise and her family (hubby Adam and daughter Tamzen).
We had beautiful weather so the kids could spend time outside and it was a blast for the adults to chat and get caught up! What a perfect day!
Here are some photos of our good time:

At the coffee shop............