Happy birthday Cooper! (and Alex too...)

Now that Cooper is in kindergarten, we didn't need to have his birthday party so early in the month.  Even so, he had a huge turnout to demonstrate his karate moves.  Parker enjoyed getting in on the action as well.

Ready to party with Grandma and Pop Pop

Parker is ready as well!

Cousin Q is here to cheer on Cooper

Get ready...

Showing off his fighting style

Breaking the board

Yum - cake!

Burning off energy

Dinner out for everyone

Happy #6 Cooper!!!

Fall into winter

Before the cold days set in, we got in some more nice days out back.  And celebrated as Cooper became an orange belt in karate!  And then....the snow came.

Hiding in the leaves

Having a blast on the swings

Go Niners!

Getting ready to test

The fan club

Hi-ya!

The first (of many) snow!

Thanksgivinkkah!

This year, calendars collided, and Thanksgiving Eve brought the first night of Hanukkah.  We had the Gershman side of the family to celebrate the 2 holidays, and lots of craziness ensued!

The three grandsons - before things got crazy!

Lots of family pictures

Lighting the candles...

Then presents....

Then dessert!

Chilling with Pops

And more presents!

Fall fun!

Before the weather gets too cold, we have been busy enjoying the outdoors.  We went to a fall festival, and have been playing in the leaves before they disappear for the year.

Hanging out with Quinn

Hi goats!

1,2,3, JUMP!

The obligatory hay ride picture

There were plenty of slides

And a corn crib

Smile!

Leaves!

Happy Halloween!

This year, the boys decided to go as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.  They got to enjoy a Halloween party at Cooper's school, and then went trick or treating through the neighborhood (although Parker could not quite keep up with Cooper).

At a fall festival before the party

Without the masks, just two cuties

But now, with the masks...

Our two fierce boys!

Happy birthday Mom!

GG came up for a quick visit the weekend before Lorraine's birthday.  And then for Lorraine's birthday this year, Mother Nature decided to have it rain.  A lot. For many days.  So we spent most of the weekend indoors or running between rain drops. Fortunately, Lorraine's parents came down, so Grandma and Pop Pop got to have fun with everyone as well.

GG and her 3 grandsons

Yay presents!

And cake!

Driving the fire truck

Trying to stay dry

My 2 fire captains

Thanks Grandma and Pop Pop for the fun time!