Snowtober

We were hit with a Nor'Easter the evening of October 29. A few days before we were supposed to get 1-3 inches of snow. Quickly it changed to 6-10 inches! We ended up with about 6 inches of heavy sticky snow. The kids hadn't had snow like this in a few years since we were living in the Netherlands so they were so excited to get out sledding.

I took this picture from our bedroom window with the longer lens. Couldnt go play in the snow since I am technically on bedrest for the duration of the pregnancy.

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Daddy got in on the fun.

Milestone Birthday

Ned celebrated a milestone birthday last week. He had the chance to celebrate it three times!

First, a family getaway to a great hotel with themed suites. We stayed in the Tree House Room. It was pretty cool. The suite was designed to make you feel like when you walked into the "room" you were stepping into the backyard with a huge tree house. The bedrooms were lofted like you were in the tree and there was a jacuzzi tub on the porch, a porch swing and a play area in the trunk of the tree. It was complete with 3 TV's and a Sony Playstation.

We stayed one night and then in the morning we went to an indoor water park. Fun times!

Second, Ned's parents, sister and brother in law came over to New Hampshire from New York and we went to a fabulous brunch followed by cake and presents.

The Galka Clan

Third, Ned had a surprise getaway to his Alma Mater, Notre Dame. I pre-arranged for him to fly out on Friday afternoon and meet his good buddy, Joe. Coincidentily, two of his other good friends were there as well. They had tickets to the USC vs. Notre Dame game and hung out and toured campus. Really that is all the details I have. I am assuming there were several bars on the tour.

Happy Birthday Ned!

Soccer

We have just about completed a season of fall soccer.

This was Andrew's first team sport and he loved it. All summer he could not wait for soccer to start. Technically he was supposed to be four to be in the league so I had to do a little smooth talking, but it all worked out. He was very focused and interested and actually not that bad. He sticks to the ball like glue and runs his heart out! He was, by far, the shortest child on the team but he didn't know it. He never wanted to sit on the sidelines. He just wanted to play!

This was Katie's second team sport, her first being Tee Ball. This sport certainly went better. She tends to be shy in new group situations, but was very comfortable witih soccer. Probably because her brother was there, but nonetheless, she did a great job. She had a few assists and a couple good blocks. And, she is a very fast runner - must be those skinny legs! That said, they really didnt keep score and often the players scored in the wrong goal! Not exactly a competetive league! But fun!

Andrew at the back of the line, Katie at the front in the blue shorts

What form!

Pow!

A hop kick?

Cute little soccer girl