The VanTassell's Visit

My sister Kasey and her family visited us the beginning of October. They were able to stay almost 2 weeks. It was fun to go touring, play with the kids, and play the Wii with Adam and Kasey!

We did a lot of things while they were here. We went to The Mall in Washington D.C. and visited a few museums and looked at the monuments and some of the cooler buildings. Here's everyone in front of the Supreme Court Building.

The doors to the Supreme Court. Adam really liked this building and the history here.

We also visited Mt. Vernon.

Here are the VanTassell's at the 16-sided barn.

And here's Ady at her favorite part, petting the sheep.

A really cool place we visited was the United States Mint in D.C. It was really interesting and there was sooooo much money! Too bad they don't give out free samples:)

Me and the closest I'll get to one million dollars!

The process of making money.

We also toured Ford's Theater were Lincoln was shot. I really like this place.

The building

The Theater

The Presidential Box where Lincoln was assassinated.

Fort McHenry in Baltimore was also really interesting. This is the Fort that was in battle when Francis Scott Key was inspired to write The Star-Spangled Banner.

Kasey, Brock and Ady.

Adam and Ady in prison!

Other than touring, we played with the kids and had Wii competitions. Though Ryan and Adam were mainly the competitors.

The Boys! Ryan and Brock playing Wii. Ryan and Adam stayed up the last night they were here to play all the sports. Adam won bowling, but Ryan beat him in all the rest! Ryan was quite proud. We'll have to have a trophy to pass around every time we get together and have Wii competitions.

It was really enjoyable to have the kids around.

Here's Ady on the Carousel in D.C. It was the longest carousel ride I've ever been on!

Ady found a dead butterfly that she had to keep. At least until she decided to set it free (which probably didn't do much good since it was dead).

Ryan with Ady and Brock.

October Review

This month was my birthday! We celebrated by going to Trent and Wendy's for dinner and dessert. I made apple cupcakes and apple pie for the occasion. I got some great jewelry from Wendy and Ryan. And of course some baby clothes:)


Ryan and I are the Webelos leaders in the cub scouts. This month we took them on a hike to complete their outdoorsman merit badge.

We hiked on Roosevelt Island. In the center they have a nice monument that we stopped at. Here's a picture of our three Webelos, Buddy, Ryan, and Bingham.

Here are a few pictures to show my baby belly:)

Here I am a few weeks ago when I was 22 weeks along (or 5 months).

And a more recent photo.

24 weeks along!

Also this month my sister Kasey and her family came and visited us for a couple weeks. I will do a new blog highlighting their visit.