Halloween Festivities

Halloween was a ton of fun this year. Between my school, Jalen's school, and events with friends, we were busy with Halloween parties, trips to the pumpkin patch, and trick-or-treating. I just wish I had more pictures, but here are a few:

Jalen was a cowboy this year, but I couldn't get him to complete the outfit with his bandana...still pretty cute I would say.

Mommy and Jalen at Logan's house.

Logan and Jalen opening the door to their first trick-or-treaters...they weren't quite sure what to think or do.

With a little prompting, we got Jalen to share some candy.

Once he got the hang of it, Jalen was handing out candy left and right.


Halloween Party at Jalen's school: here is J with one of his favorites - Teresa

Ready for his first big-boy fieldtrip...brown bag lunch and all.

Jalen's first fieldtrip with his school. They went to Lee Farms and had so much fun running through the maze, petting the animals, learning how apple cider is made, picking out pumpkins, etc.

Peeking in to see the baby chicks.


Jalen really wanted the pumpkin with the long stem still attached - lovely.

Cousins in Town!

We always love to have visitors in town! Bumpa, Nena, Uncle Devin, Auntie Annie, and cousins Ellie and Abby were here for the weekend. The boys took the kids to Eugene for the Univ. of Oregon game (tailgating) while the ladies had an opportunity to go shopping. I think it was a win-win for everyone. We then picked up the kids before the game started, which made for a long day after tailgating for awhile and driving back home. Thanks for a great weekend Pierces!

Kory and Steph with Jalen and Abby. The kids LOVED the band and all the excitement of tailgating.

"Thank you Kory for my new UO football!!!!" - Jalen

Abby at breakfast.

Ellie and Jalen having fun sipping their apple juice with a spoon. All weekend long, they just copy what the other one is doing.

Harvest Century Ride

My dad came to Portland and did part of the Harvest Century Ride - Way To Go Dad!!! It's always nice to have him come visit. We had a great weekend just spending time together!

Papa and Jalen at the Montinore Vineyard rest stop. The whole route was beautiful and they really lucked out with gorgeous weather!

Jalen and Papa

While waiting for Papr, Jalen having a great time running around and playing in the car (he's all business with his bluetooth).



We spent the next day at the Portland Forestry Center, which has tons of hands on activities. We were pleasantly surprised at how much fun we had there!

Voo Doo Donuts

Portland is famous for Voo Doo donuts - extremely unique and VERY delicious donuts. Pregnant mommy was having a craving one Saturday, but I certainly wasn't the only one excited to be there... Jalen was in heaven as you can see.