Two Peas in a Pod

Katie and Jon are holding Olivia and Clara. Jeremy had to work but he decorated and carved pumpkins before he left.

Two peas in a pod

The family visits Jeremy at work.

Some very special trick-or-treaters

Trying to pick up a toy the hard way

Olivia is happy to take a walk

Clara looks like she is saying,"not another game."

Olivia is a die hard Giants fan. We'll get them next year.

A single pod

Off for a walk
Quote of the Day:
Lives are snowflakes-forming patterns we have seen before, as like one another as peas in a pod (and have you ever looked at peas in a pod? I mean really looked at them) There's not a chance you'd mistake one for another, after one minute close in.

Neil Gaiman

Halloween Eve

Their shirts say,"My 1st Halloween."

Quote of the Day:

A grandmother pretends she doesn't know you on Halloween.

Erma Bombeck

just hanging out

Clara loves to sleep and takes long naps. Olivia thinks a little cat nap is just fine. They certainly are developing very distinct personalities. It is so fun to watch.

Quote of the Day:

It is a happy talent to know how to play.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

A little exercise before bed

Our little blessings
Quote of the Day:

Grandchildren are loving reminders of what we are really here for.
Unknown

New Attitudes

It is good to see our happy (or at least not crying) girls, again. Pops said he hates the crying pictures-it makes him want to get in the car and drive to Fresno and pick them up and rock them. (Me, too.)

Quote of the Day:

A cloudy day is no match for a sunny dispositon.

William Arthur Ward

The Crying Game

The 'Too tired' blues.

Quote of the Day:

Mama said there'll be days like this,

There'll be days like this, my mama said.

Luther Dixon/Willie Dennson

Go.Sharks!

Uncle Jon and Clara enjoying the Sharks game.

They are both turning from stomach to back.

Olivia, after she turned over, looks a little shocked about how she got there.

Olivia enjoying a snack!

This is not a posed picture, that is how they fell asleep.
(notice their crossed legs)
Quote of the Day:

Mothers touch your children,

Fathers hug them tight.

Let them know you love them

Morning, noon and night.

Saturday Shopping

Katie, Jeremy, Olivia and Clara went out shopping, making many stops including Target and the bank. It doesn't sound like such a big deal but it is-a lot of planning and timing go into the adventure. They were quite the hit in their snazzy little outfits. Number one question was: Are they twins? Many women said they wanted to have twins-of course they were women who haven't had children yet or spent an afternoon with a set of twins. We love our twins with all our hearts.

Quote of the Day:

Everybody needs God's blessings.

A walking field trip to the local park

Quote of the Day:
A world without children is a world without

newness, regeneration, color and vigor.

James C. Dobson

Sweet Dreams are made of this

As you can tell by the drool trail, this is Clara.

This is Olivia"I told you I am not tired" Hoff.
Quote of the Day:

Playing reduces stress, improves life and increases creativity.
Who doesn't want that?

Stevanne Auerbach