Party Time

Right before my birthday, I had a birthday party.  Although I didn't have a great time at the party because I was sick, it seems good to start the blog with a happy post that was brought to you by Tylenol, pizza and cake.

Here I am at the beginning of the party, the only time I'd tolerate being put down.  I was at the start of a terrible cold & eye infection.  The good news is that everyone else had a great time and played around Pump It Up ready to celebrate.

Anna braved it up this year and was the only Goodall to try the rock wall.

My beautiful birthday cake.

All of my party friends - (left) Libby, Samantha, a friend of daddy's son, Henry, Luke, Caleb, Anna, Ethan, Ashlyn, Ben, Everett, Grace (middle) Ben, Callie, Kate, me, Noah, Allie, Ben & Autumn (right) Rachel, Benji, Gavin, Tyler, Jonah

By the time the cake had come around, the tylenol had really kicked in so I was able to enjoy myself and my cake.

Goebberts, Goebberts

This week Jonah's class went to Goebberts for a field trip.  I got to tag along for the adventure.  It of course rained all during our visit so we mostly stayed inside looking at the animals.

Jonah made special friends with the pigmy goats.

The next day we went back to Goebberts for a playdate and brought Anna along.  She's almost 4 pumpkins tall this fall.

And on his tippy toes, Jonah is 3 1/2 pumpkins tall this year.

Anna & Jonah got to feed the giraffes carrots.  Jonah thought it was the coolest thing and laughed hysterically during the whole thing because it "tickled" when the giraffe wrapped its tongue around his hand to get the carrot.

Here are the big kids using a cut out for a picture with Liam.

I finally was released from the stroller to explore the pumpkins.

Practicing my thai chi.

An almost run walk.......

And down I go.......

Hey, walking's not that easy - what are you looking at?  Actually, you may notice a little bruise between my eyebrows, walking is so hard I bonked my head on a stool the day before and it left a mark.  At least I'm cute so I can pull the look off.

Kamp

I know that we posted a bunch on kamp pictures already, but our official kamp picture just came in today!  Aren't we a great looking crowd?  And to think I didn't get to be part of the picture last year!  I am wearing a pink belt & hat so hopefully not everyone thinks I'm a boy!

And this is our group photo.  We were quite a force to be reckon with!  From back to front we have the Roberts (4), Goodalls (6), Swierczeks (4), Riddles (6), Tuckers (5), Levins (5), Tofilons (6), Smiths (4) and Kidds (4) for a whopping 44 Chicagoans representing in Branson, MO!

Apples

This past weekend we went apple picking with the Sudermans.  It was a beautiful day and we got lots of apples!

Anna was happy to be in the stroller as long as she had an apple in hand.

Noah & Aaron collecting apples.

Anna posing with her apple like a super hero.

I was happy to pose for pictures, but I was happier to eat my apple.

Actually picking apples with Mr. Suderman.

Noah, Aaron and I did take a little break from picking to see if we could clear the trees.  Noah had the best arm of the 3 of us.

 There was a healthy harvest this year.

Mummy and daddy were remembering when they first came here with just Noah and he was too little to sit in the chair.  I'd say that things have come a long way since their first visit huh?

Riding the apple train.  I thought it was fun, but it was a bumpy ride which is what made it exciting.

After a morning of apple picking, Julia and daddy were so tired they snuck a little nap while watching British car shows.

Hair and Happenings

The other day the big kids went to get their hair cut.  I don't have enough hair to cut, but I did get to sit in one of the hair cut cars.

Our backyard swing set is finally up and I love the swing!  Sometimes I chew on the chain, but when I'm not doing that I love to feel the wind in my hair!  My other big news is that I'm walking!  I don't have any pictures because mummy is always taking video, but trust me when I say that I'm good for 7-10 steps in a row and only intend to see that number increase!

Soccer

I've been playing soccer this fall with the Inverness Soccer League and have been having a great time!  We're a decent team with a reasonable record, but mostly we have fun together.  The bonus is that a few of my friends from school are on my team, which has made us even better friends!

Family Photos

Earlier this summer we had some family pictures taken by Emily Hernandez and here is the fruit of her labors.  I think we're a good looking crowd if I do say so myself.