Fall Fun!

After Ella's soccer lunch, when we were pulling into our neighborhood, I saw a beautiful spot behind the Eisenhower House to take pictures. As soon as we got home I loaded the kids in the stroller and took a quick walk. I know I am far from a professional, but I wanted to capture how pretty this state is in autumn. The bright reds, yellows, and oranges surround this beautiful area. I swear I have thought about pulling over dozens of times to take pictures of random trees to capture their colors, but I never do. That's why when I saw this spot in our neighborhood, I had to take advantage of it. I know in a few more weeks the leaves will have completely fallen, leaving the trees bare and me nostalgic for this colorful season.

 Why's everybody always leaving me? -Sam

 They can't possibly trust me with all of these leaves.

 Hey guys...seriously. I might eat this. 

 Ummmm anyone else see that "orb" on Sam's head? I believe in ghosts. 

 I adore their relationship. I can only hope they are this close and this sweet to one another forever. 

Red Dragons!

The Red Dragons have officially ended their soccer season. Only losing one game, this team rocked. I would say 90% of the games were spent in our offensive half. Our goalies would be picking flowers (or their noses) bored out of their minds! I'm proud of Ella for giving soccer another shot. I'm all about any sport that keeps our kids active. However, I am quite happy to have our Saturday mornings back to being lazy. Especially since the colder weather is rolling on in.

Can I still be a soccer mom though?

Ella's coach is an executive chef here at two restaurants in town so he invited the team for lunch and cake to celebrate a winning season. Did we luck out or what??

Love how he had all kid-friendly foods! Us adults got to order off the delicious menu!

Ella and her buddy Lauren

The team + some siblings;)

Coach Chris giving a speech

Hello Fall in Newport:) 

Happy Halloween!

I love Halloween. I love seeing the kids all dressed up and excited to collect candy. It's always fun to be someone else for the day. This year Ella chose to be Sleeping Beauty and Madeline was Ariel. (Darn Disney store got the Petrini's money again). And when in Rome...Sam was the most adorable lobstah' everrrrr. No, seriously. He really was. I challenge anyone out there to show me a cuter one. He belonged on the picture from the costume bag. Ella was the perfect little princess and Madeline rocked it out with a bright red wig to complete her costume.

I do believe this was my most favorite year of trick or treating with my kids. Mainly due to our awesome neighborhood and the fact that parents handed out beer, candy corn jello shots, and spiked cider. Clearly to make it all that much more enjoyable for everyone.

The girls were having so much fun that I didn't think the night would ever end. But eventually I had to be a parent and tell them it was time to head home. With sad looks on their faces, I promised them they could eat a load of candy when they got home. Thank god they only chose a piece...or two. Or three. Does it really matter? It's Halloween! Eat up!

 Impossible to get all three to pose for a pic. But at least these photos make me laugh.

 It was a rainy dreary night, but luckily it stopped when the trick or treating really started!

 He didn't even make it a few minutes. The costume kept him warm and cozy!

 We headed to our community center for a parade of costumes and pizza party before trick or treating started!

 My awesome friend Jen and her cutie Claire

 Ella and one of her BFFs Mara 

THE Lobstah

 They went door to door...

 to door...

 to door...

 to door...

 While the moms did this...

 But what a successful, fun night! Beautiful friendships and so many amazing memories.

Throwback to Halloween 2010

Apparently we like sea creatures for early Halloween costumes. And Madeline is only 3 and we have already repeated a mermaid costume.