Getting closer to Christmas....

Felix is biking while singing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer!

Thanksgiving on Hilton Head Island

Erik ate oysters and the kids tried it. (Iris tried them twice!)

Like parents like kids!

Iris and Felix ran the 1 mile Harrison Classic (that went along the street we live on: Harrison Blvd) in October. It was their first "race" and they loved it! Iris practiced pacing herself, while Felix jogged the entire way without stopping!

The kids sporting their race t-shirts and medals.

 Felix shows off his cool "finisher's" medal.

Snow day!

Erik and Iris built an igloo.

Felix enjoying the snow.

Iris is sweaty after throwing snoballs!

Ice skating

Ice skating for the first time in a year!

Both kids improved a lot and managed to skate independently by the end. 

Iris even attempted some tricks!

practicing with the walker...

try and try again...

Hanging in there!

Getting Geared up for Halloween

Family selfie before a Halloween party on Oct 25.

"Elsa" Iris and "Raphael" (Teenage mutant ninja turtle) Felix

Chain saw massacre meets Mummy Witch

"Snow White" Iris and her school friend at the Halloween parade at school.

Iris got her ears pierced!!!

Iris has broken the habit of sucking her thumb - and as a reward - gets to pierce her ears!

Cuddling with Claire Bear and showing off her pierce-free ear lobes one last time...

There it's done! No tears (just a little watery eyes)