Birthday Hike to the Pinnacles

 My birthday couldn't have been better.  I started the morning off with a 7 mile run with Laura (my twin).  The first four of those miles were with Berea College students, alumni, president and his wife at 6:50am.  Then, after some family-time, we went to Panera's for lunch and a hike at the Pinnacles.  Laura stayed home with Paige, but here are some photos from our hike.

My Birthday Present From Andrew

 Andrew gave me my birthday present early (Thursday), knowing I might want to use it ASAP.  It's a new Canon EOS 60D camera!  It's really awesome with an 18-135 mm lens.  I love it!  Above, was the first photo I took.  Claire and Paige were helping me open the present on the floor and it was quite chaotic trying to keep them from grabbing every part all the time.

 I also got a Crock-Pot and cookbook that I've been wanting for over a year now.  I can't wait to use them!

 Some practice shots of Paige.

Paige's Nap on Sunday

This is how Andrew found Paige on Sunday when we had to get her up from nap-time to go to a birthday party.

What a Beautiful Day!

Halloween Pics

Yesterday morning, Claire asked, "Momma, will you be Sleeping Beauty for Halloween?"  I thought to myself, well, I do have a pink bridesmaid's dress....and so Sleeping Beauty I was!  I have not been a strong supporter of this Princess Phase, but I knew it was important to Claire.  She had such a great time dressing up with me, it was totally worth it.

 Andrew was, The Professor, and Paige was a UK fan.

 We met up with friends, Andrea, Josh, Ainsley, and Burke for some trick-or-treating.