Emily spotted the pumpkin patch at MDUMC and we ended up doing an impromptu stop for photos and pumpkin purchasing. They aren't in special outfits or anything like that but they had a great time picking out pumpkins and playing. Here are some pictures.

Emily has decided she wants to be a princess for Halloween. She already has the costume so that works out well. Mark really loves Fireman stuff so I decided I could dress him as a fireman. Mimi found a hat for Mark and went ahead and gave it to him. Which is great because he insists on playing dress up with Emily. Soon as we gave him the hat, he started running around the house like he was running to put out the fire. He still does it every time he puts on the hat. I will post pictures of them in their full costumes next week. But here is a preview of Fireman Mark. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VtUAVqvcuc

Ben and I have an adult Halloween party to go to so now I just need to figure out what we are going to wear. Any suggestions?

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The school pictures are here!

Pre-zoo resting.

Mark 's favorite.

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After three and a half years at home with Emily and Mark I decided to try re-entering the work force. I found a position much quicker than expected and started last week. We have been busy getting things together and figuring out our new schedule. I am working Monday, Wednesday and Friday doing civil litigation for Parker Allen PLLC. Emily and Mark will go to school Mon, Wed, Friday mornings as usual and then will come home with our new nanny Rosario until I get home. I have spent a lot of time debating my return to work and thus far everything has come together with ease and has been pretty smooth. The kids have not skipped a beat and Ben has been a very supportive husband. And of course we've had lots of help from grandparents as usual. I am very excited about my new job and I am very thankful for all the support from the family.

We still found some time to enjoy the cooler weather that came through over the weekend. Here are some pictures.