Husky or chihuahua?

I kind of want to go back and buy these hats after looking at these pictures. Allie for some reason was convinced they were chihuahuas. Don't ask...no clue. 

Of course both girls begged for books (we were at the U Bookstore) and how do you really say no to a book? So they asked and received and we stayed out a bit past their bedtimes. 

Allie and Maddie still love writing on the chalkboard. Allie asks for help with letters, Maddie obliges and then gets screamed at for writing them on Allie's side of the board. 

Saturday night we capped off with a swim with friends at the Bellevue Club. They had a giant inflatable toy to play on but both girls wanted only to play in the "bath" as Allie called it. 

Halloweenie(s)

Definitely not the bravest two little munchkins on the block

But smart enough to 1) eat candy promptly after receiving it and 2) leave a note for the switch witch so that the extra special treats don't get taken. 

Our weekend

"Mama, do I look like a pirate?"

Rosie lays beautiful speckled eggs

Friday-our last day of sun before being buried in this dreary fog

Allie somehow ended up with me every single night

And these two apparently caught the Demco genes of loving sitting on the floor next to the heater vent. This picture was after I broke up the fight and showed them it could be equally divided. 

Our first ride around Seward park. Aunt Sonja asked Allie about 10 times, right around the point of no return, if she was tired. Not annoying at all. 

Siri showed me my own homemade gentle leader which kept rudder in check. We wrapped the leash around his hind area...it worked. Not questioning why. 

And after the ride they still wanted to play

Maddie called Nonna, per the usual, to see what was for dinner. Delicious per the usual. 

We went to costco yesterday. Why do I always forget and go on a Saturday? Allie did nothing to help me put stuff away but she looked cute chugging her yogurt. 

And then we spent the rest of the day at Nonna's 

We even had a little photo shoot. We took some pictures of drinks for a blogpost Siri is working on. The girls loved being "helpers"

And for some reason I acquiesced and let the girls sleep with me last night. The number of pictures throughout the night shows how well it worked out for me. 

raking

These two LOVE raking leaves and throwing them.  And they love anyone who will come outside and do it with them.