Kraken again

We were driving home from Darby’s soccer when Brad was reminded that we had tickets to the Kraken game.  We had a quick turnaround and Colt & Darby wanted to go to the game.  Brody was feeling a little tired that evening so he opted out and since it was very last minute I was able to go too.  

The Kraken finished with a victory.

XC Banquet

We went to Brody’s cross country banquet.  It was a little strange being a spectator and not being involved with the behind the scenes.  We really didn't know what to expect.  There were different awards given out, including squad awards.  There were also two awards voted on by the runners, Most Improved and Most Inspirational.   

To our great surprise, Brody was voted "Most Improved" by his teammates.   As you can see in this picture he had over a 4 minute improvement from the beginning of the season.   It is quite impressive but the thing that makes us happier is the recognition he gets from his teammates. We are so proud of him.

Trick-or-treat

Brad and I walked with Darby and Bo and our neighbors.  The older boys went off with their friends.  Brad got the most alcoholic drinks he has ever had on Halloween night and we loved seeing friends and neighbors and talking with them.   

 

Brad also loved this giant skeleton. 

 

We have LOTS of candy now! 

Halloween

It was so fun to celebrate Halloween.  I’m glad my kids are still into it and we even squeaked out with another year of Brody participating.   

 

We had a musician, a pair of Aces, a pumpkin head (not pictured) and a janitor?   

 

And we can't forget the two headed alien/man and the skier (or the costume that would keep me the warmest) 

 

Pumpkin Carving

Just in the nick of time we carved our pumpkins.  I wanted to do it outside and we finally had a day it wasn't dumping rain so we carved them the night before Halloween. 

Release the Kraken!

The NHL hockey season is under way and Seattle finally has a team. 

 Brody and Brad went to the game with Brian and Abi.  

 

(More pictures coming)  

Seahawks

Brad took Colt to the Monday Night Football game.  They had a great time even though the Seahawks couldn’t pull out a victory.  

Someone even spotted them on TV....if you look really closely.