E took ballet for an entire month before declaring vehemently that she HATED ballet and didn’t want to ever do it again. N still loved her classes, though, and I enjoy being able to walk her there.

First Halloween in many many years that V was home and able to fully participate!

Fall walks are the best walks.

…when Mama wants a photo, but nobody wants to stand still. *but hey, I still look cute*

W Ave always has the best and most vibrant leaves.

Saying hello to the only spider that’s bigger than ours in the neighborhood.

A & A cornered Myma and begged her to play chess. She was delighted and played round after round all weekend long.

Dance recital in the foyer – the crowning moment came when A decided to run in and help N out with a gallant, ballet lift. (no picture was captured)

Myma and Dadu came into town at the perfect time to admire our Halloween-decked-out-house and the changing leaves.

Nonstop Minecraft chatter and future world building plans being hatched while coloring.