Cousin's play together!

Cousin Kaira came to seattle for a visit-- they are going to be best buddies growing up!

Happy Halloween! My first pumpkin...

Playing in the fall leaves...

1st Halloween Playdate!

We got 12 babies (10 under the age of 1) over for an early Halloween playdate! While we (the mom's) enjoyed chili and cider, they romped around the carpet. It was halarious--and they all had a blast together!

Rocco and Porter-- the two dinasaurs!

Signs of Fall!

Pumpkins and Football--two true signs that fall is here! Porter is loving his pumpkin hat that Lulu bought him! And, after a saturday of working in the back yard (always a bigger project than we anticipate), Porter got to join Dad for the Seahawks football game. They met up with Lucy and Todd, as well as Uncle Johnny... quite the afternoon. (notice his backpack full of baby gear!) All I heard was, "he took two naps, pooped, and was the life of the party." As for me... I got four hours to myself--what a treat!

An Afternoon of Sailing

As part of the weekend activities, we all went out on a 60ft sailboat for an afternoon of sailing on Pudget Sound. We bundled Porter up and he was quite the sport out there!

Porter Gets Baptized

It was a wonderful weekend--- not only was it a full moon, but little Porter was surrounded by his godparents and family as he got baptized! Porter has three incredible godparents-- Russ, Angela and Katie. We couldn't think of better people to support his journey and provide the love and support as he grows up! Porter was a rockstar during the service-- woke up right as the Pastor was talking to him during the Sermon and was all smiles during the actual Baptism (lucky, considering it was his naptime!). Yes, that is a gown he is wearing. and while JJ had a complex about him wearing a gown--it is tradition, as my grandmother wore it during her baptism, meaning it is 80 years old...

Porter being presented to the congregation!

Semi- Annual Walla Walla Venture!

Porter's first trip to Walla Walla--yes, call us crazy, we brought both the dog and kid! Everyone did great-- dogs ran like crazy with the other winery dogs, and Porter hung right in there with the gang-- he is going to LOVE wine when he gets older! Don't worry--brought plenty of bottles so mom could enjoy every last sip!

the wine is too good to waste even a sip

celebrating Emily's bday--things got better with each winery we visited--

the end of a long day of wine tasting-- porter's was sound asleep for the rest of the night... he can sleep anywhere!

A weekend of activities!

watching mom and dad do some yard work--our supervisor! he approved of the ivy removal...

hmm... not quite sure about that... might look better the other way...

playing with his girlfriend, Lucy. She was really into his red shoes.

first weekend in the "johnny-jump-up"-- trying to figure out how to use it

Porter's First Mariners Game

a boys day at the Mariner's game-- first of many!

A true Mariners Fan!

Paul and Tamara's wedding!

another wonderful abodeely wedding up at the Whidbey house--- they did an incredible job--a very special occasion! Porter's 6th wedding this summer! He has got the wedding thing down!

Porter with his Great Godmother, Alison

the bride and groom serving eachother cake!