Having Fun...

Last Friday, our building complex had an outdoor party for the children at our playground. Devin & Serena didn't dressed up (well, Devin had a fireman hat with him but didn't want to wear it). Before we went I told Devin that all his friends might looked a little different & dressed in different clothes. When we arrived there, the playground was completely transformed with Halloween decorations. But Devin was not fazed by any of the going-ons...he acted as if the playground was "normal" and his friends dressed like Zorro, Scooby-Doo, and Tigger etc. every single day! All he wanted to do was play in the leaves (& shredded papers) with his friends & getting his share of candies and snacks.

Taking Pictures...

Devin seldom likes to hold Serena, but for this one time he was willing to let Serena to lay on his arm/shoulder to let me take some pictures. But of course, he likes to "goof" around as usual, he couldn't keep a straight face for the camera. As for Serena, she has this perplexed look on her face. What do you supposed she was thinking?

No, this is not Devin's usual smile...

It looks as if Devin was yawning, he was actually laughing...

Happy 3 Months Old

Here are Serena's 3 months old pictures. Enjoy!

Like Brother, Like Sister (3)

Here are the comparison pictures for month 3. I'm starting to see some differences, what about you?

Serena at 3 months...

Devin at 3 months!

Apple Picking

Over the weekend we went apple picking at an orchard by the Hudson Valley. The fall foilage was starting to peak but the apples weren't so good looking. apparently there was a hail storm back in March which gave most of the apples some dings & dents. Despite the appearance, the apples tasted just as good. As Andrew & I tried to pick the best looking apples from the tree, Devin was picking apples from the ground. And Serena was, of course, sleeping. Then we enjoyed the usual extras at an orchard: the pumpkins, the petting zoo, a maze and the pony rides. Unlike at Elizabeth's birthday party, Devin really wanted to ride the pony this time. We all had an amazing day!

Andrew & Devin

Look at Devin's concentration.

For a first time rider, Devin did great! 

A pumpkin for Daddy!

I wanted to be in a picture to prove that I was really there!

Serena's Dedication

This past Sunday 10/5 was Serena's dedication. She woke up all smiley as if she knew it was going to be her special day. We got her all dressed up and she looked like a little doll! She just needs more hair!

Serena lying on our bed...

She has chubby cheeks just like her brother!

Sucking her right hand with the help of her left hand...

The "Lion King" pose at her dedication @ church.

Family Fun

After Serena's dedication, we all went out to eat at a nearby bistro. Andrew's parents were in town from FL and his brother Mike's family came in from NJ to celebrate Serena's special day. It was a long day for everyone but it was great being together.

Story time with Auntie Susan while waiting for our food.

Devin & cousin AJ

We invaded Grandma & Pop Pop's hotel room later that evening, Serena thought it was funny!