Veterans Day weekend in Illinois

Baby Silas was already five months old and Lily and I hadn't gotten to squeeze her little cheeks... so we headed to Illinois for the Veterans Day weekend.  I must admit the drive to and fro was a little more than I bargained for, but it was worth it to spend some time with beloved family.

Lily with Aunt Jodi's dog Nelly

 Lily holding Silas

Mom even got a beach day in November

It was 80 degrees and sunny and I must say that I could not resist.  I used the excuse that I had to go to Lewes anyway to run some errands, but I was able to stop for a couple hours to enjoy a nice long walk at Cape Henlopen beach and relax in a chair to finish a good book.  Look at this beach all to my self.  It really is an awesome life.

Beach Time with Alyssa

Alyssa moved to our neighborhood for just the year (she is from Mexico).  But she is so sweet and the girls love dancing and hanging out.  In early November we were still enjoying some amazing weather so we hit the beach after school one night, watched the sun set and an amazing moon rise.  And we enjoyed some Chinese take out on the beach (sushi included).  Not a bad life at all.

Halloween

It was the second time we hit the outlet mall for Halloween.  Very convenient and nice I must say.  And we even had Lily's friend Alex and his mom join us for the evening.

Sea Witch 2017

This Sea Witch weekend (Oct. 28th) was our best Sea Witch yet.  The entire family (and a bunch of friends) got all dressed up and marched in the Sea Witch parade which they say 100,000 people come to watch.  The kids got to hand out candy and see the parade route but everyone's feet were awfully sore after.  The rest of the weekend was super fun too.  An outdoor movie, a BBQ and party back at our house and great times with all our beach friends.

Cooking decorating is back for the holiday season

This weekend was the official start of cooking baking for the holiday season.  Two batches of Halloween cookies successfully and thoughtfully decorated in only 1 hour.  These two cookie chefs really are amazing.

D.C. for a day of fun

The weekend of 10/15, we were lucky enough to spend yet a second weekend with our friends the Bobers.  This time we headed to the Kennedy Center to enjoy a contemporary ballet called The Red Shoes. We thought the contemporary piece may entertain the girls more than a traditional ballet, but when Elizabeth and I could hardly figure out the plot we understood why the girls were constantly asking "what is going on here".  Regardless, it was super fun and beautiful and the girls truly enjoyed each others company.  We also got a chance to hang out in Georgetown, hitting both the Laduree for french macaroons and the Georgetown cupcakes for some yummy treats.  It definitely made for a perfect day for Lily.