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 All the standard festivities surrounding this busy busy holiday.  An awesome no-tears carving session. Win!! Pics before our awesome Ward Trunk-or-Teat. The girls racked up lots of candy and had a great time with all the games and food. Chris and I got in the spirit this year as Guns and Roses. Axel and Slash. We love that the Churches and Olivia and Audrey have joined us at the ward trunk or treat the last few years.  On Halloween, Meg and I popped over to Chris' work for their office Trick-or-Treating lunch. Meg was so so shy, but came away with loads of treats and attention. She is the cutest kitty cat! And while we were at Chris' office, Brynn soaked up the 5th grade costume and Halloween party! It's a big bash with all the classes and they only do it in the 5th grade. Such a fun milestone for her! And our traditional fun around the neighborhood on Halloween night. The kids in their various friend packs and working their way back to the house to trade food, watch mov...

August was our final month to cash in on summer fun... Early in August we spent a Saturday in downtown Seattle. We visited the aquarium -- this was one of Brynn's summer things she wanted to do. It was a beautiful sunshiney day! It was also Seafair weekend, so we caught the Blue Angels flying all around as we walked long the streets.  We walked about 3/4 of a mile north of the aquarium to see the Canadian Naval Ship. It was beautiful. We talked with one of the officers on the dock (there was a private event going on, so we couldn't tour the ship).  He told us that ship is often on drug smuggling interceptions and has been busy when out on the water. When we get to August we have our pool routine DOWN. These girls love it. We know how to work the pool and soak up the relaxation. ...and often we bring friends. A summer day of nail-polishing. They paint it on, then take it off. Then paint a new color on, only to take it off. At some point I h...