Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween!
Love, The Little Monkeys

Luke is Walking!

Luke started walking today! Here's a movie of some of his first steps. He was very excited and proud. He's pretty quick already.

He still prefers "butt-scooting", but we don't think that will last long. He is off and running!

Oma's Visit

Oma came to visit us last week. We had a great time with her--we wish Opa would've come too as originally planned. He was busy "union-bustin'." We will see him soon hopefully!

Aiden and Luke had lots of fun hanging out with Oma--we toured 17 mile Drive, went to the Market, Pacific Grove, and mostly just relaxed and hung out. Aiden and Luke loved all the songs she sang and all the fun things she did to entertain them. She was the only one willing to go in the sandbox with them. :)

Uncle Dick and Aunt Linda also drove up from Pasadena for the weekend. We had fun cooking and drinking (lots) of wine that they brought. It was fun just being a family!

Here are a few pics of the week. The boys had a blast with their Oma!

Herding Cats

Soccer Time!

So, in all my infinite wisdom, I thought it would be a good idea to sign Aiden up for the Toddler Soccer League. Don't laugh yet.

We go on Mondays from 9:30 to 10:00. "Why is it ONLY 1/2 hour!?!" I wondered (initially).

Our lesson consists of approximately 22 toddlers and their overly-excited parents chasing some soccer balls around some cones while the bored 20-year old coach texts his girlfriend on the sidelines and occasionally blows a whistle to switch up the drills. (I use the term drills very loosely.)

Dustin and my mom were able to attend Aiden's second soccer practice this week. Our 1/2 hour can be broken down into the following time span.

Aiden's Soccer "Practice"
Approx 3 min-running in various directions, w.out soccer ball
Approx 4 min-digging in dirt
Approx 3 min-picking the grass
Approx 8 min-pooping in the far corner of the park
Approx 3 min-getting pull-up changed
Appox 1 min-asking for snack
Approx 20 sec-demanding snack
Approx 1 min-in time-out
Approx 1 min-asking for juice
Approx 2 min-asking for a "soccer" hand stamp that's given out at the end of practice
Approx .32 seconds-kicking and running after the ball


At least he's tired at the end...

Lukie wanted to kick the ball!


And eat it...




Trying hard not to pull his pants down (Aiden, not Dustin)


Listening to the Coach


Receiving words of wisdom...

Head of Skate

I don't care who you're voting for...this is is funny either way.

Punkins Part Tres--Lukie's Quest

Punkins Part Dos