Fall Festivities

October was a busy month. We went to Cox Farms, went apple picking, roasted marshmallows and celebrated Halloween. JT had a blast and decided this year that going down the slide on his stomach was more fun at Cox Farms. Jonah went on his first hay ride and celebrated his first Halloween. They don't do any of this in Ethiopia. We had to explain to our friend Mulat in Ethiopia what Halloween is and what we do here. I am sure he thought it was strange that Jonah was dressed up as a turtle. JT and Gavin (and Kevin) figured out that climbing trees is fun and a good way to pick apples. JT who was afraid of fire now realizes that it will cook delicious marshmallows.

   A little update....

JT- loves school, will start swim lessons, yoga and soccer in January. Loves his brother and listening to Kevin read stories in crazy voices. Is learning to like to ride his bike, although he prefers to run.

Jonah- still visiting doctors, is climbing stairs and just started to pull himself up to stand.

Kevin- selling insurance, started going to the gym. (he wants to be buff!)

Erin- has official become a domestic engineer, aka- stay at home mom. Hard to believe I know but will go back to school in the fall. Has enjoyed her mornings with Jonah and is teaching JT the joys of riding a bike. 



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Soccer Star

This September, JT started his first season of soccer. He loved putting on his shin guards, cleats and kicking his blue ball. Kevin made up a nice song about JT being a soccer star and we sang it all the time. I wouldn't say he was a great player but he started out the season doing this.......

picking grass.


And ended the season doing this.......

listening to the coaches and

playing some soccer.

JT received his soccer medal.

Ran through the last tunnel of the season.

The best part was celebrating with a delicious cupcake.

One Hour Is A Breeze

     I am going to try to get caught up on the blog over the next few days. With all the Fall festivities this past October, we have been really busy. At the beginning of October, we took a trip to Rochester. Jonah got to experience his second plane trip, although this time we were only in the air for one hour, not sixteen. So, needless to say the flight was a breeze. JT of course was thrilled and had a great time on the plane.

     We spent most our time with Uncle Larry and cousins Madeline, Olivia and Sam. Jonah loved meeting his uncle and cousins. JT always has a blast with his cousins. Sam and JT have a special manly bond. Sam is JT's only male cousin, other than Brian who is much older. Sam and JT are loud and have a lot of energy. Boys! All the kids had a blast playing all the musical instruments. They created a great band. Olivia and Madeline loved taking care of Jonah and loved feeding him. Olivia got very good at giving JT airplane rides. They all had a great time together. We will see them again at the end of December.

     Enjoy the pictures. I know that's what everyone wants anyways!

Cousin Sam

     

 

The Heilbronner Band

Uncle Larry