We're still here....

I have been really going back and forth on keeping our blog going but in the end decided its a good "journal" of sorts for our family and a place to share pictures for family and friends.  I'm  not great at journal writing but I do take lots and lots of pictures and its a nice place to be able to share & enjoy those.  I don't know that anyone even reads here anymore but I am recommitting to at least one post a week, each Sunday.  And I'd love to have family and friends continue to stop by if you're so inclined and let us know you're here! 

So....What's new with us?

Brandon: Is keeping busy working 20 hrs./wk. and attending school Full time the rest of the week and is involved with several committees at school.  He is working at a tax firm and is really enjoying that area of law and planning to make a career of it.  As his last year of school is coming to a close (only 6 more months!) we are starting to prepare for the adventures ahead: taking and passing the Bar, finding a job, a new home, Olivia starting Kindergarten...a lot of big changes for our family coming up.

Me: I've been keeping busy with two little cuties and my photography business.  The past month especially has been a very busy month for photography and though I love it, I'm ready to have things slow down a bit for the winter.  I'm loving Fall in Connecticut - it is such a beautiful time here - my favorite.  Crisp, bright leaves, apple cider, hot cocoa, Sunday drives through the hills, apple and pumpkin picking - We just love it!

Olivia:  Olivia started her 2nd year of preschool and loves it.  She goes 3 mornings a week.  They do so many great things: lots of exposure to art, nature, and learning through play.  She seems to gravitate to the artistic creative things...She's always bringing home huge paintings she's done at Preschool.  She still loves to read - right now we are working our way through the Mrs.PiggleWiggle series. 

Ben:  Ben is one ACTIVE little guy.  He is constantly climbing and figuring out ways to reach things. He would play outside all day if he could and I am anxious for maybe having a place with a yard next year to make that a little easier.  He loves his big sister and they are starting to really play and wrestle each night...He always tackles Olivia with big hugs.  He has finally started to expand his words a bit:   mommy, daddy, baby, "la-la" (Olivia), "Bheh!" (Ben), puppy, buh-bye, "ah-dun" (all done), na-na (banana - or anything to eat).  He also is making some sounds: roofing for dog, "Ah-mow" (me-ow for kitties), choo-choo for trains.  Its been fun to see him start to understand and communicate more.

Thats the latest from us - you'll hear more from us soon!