Rocktober

October is rockin' indeed! We started out with a wedding, and we continue with family visits, lobsters, cub scouts...the list goes on and on. I'll try to keep it short and sweet since I have a lot of pics on this one.

Dane started Cub Scouts this year and has enjoyed learning all it takes to be a scout. He gets to go to his meetings with Mike, so that's a really nice bonding time they share. He's also started piano lessons, so he's been practicing and getting pretty good at Jolly Old Saint Nicolas:) Let's hope he moves on from that one soon...just sayin'...

First grade has proven challenging, yet rewarding for Dane. He excels at math and LOVES practicing his addition and subtraction. Reading and writing are still a bit rough, but he's working hard on it and progressing daily. We are so proud of him!

Ryan is enjoying his preschool 3's class with Miss Paige on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He has a lot of buddies (mostly girls...argh) and due to his love for an online learning program called Starfall, he is excelling at his letter sounds, numbers and is learning small words. He is such a shy, quiet dude around others these days. You never know what he's thinking. But it's been so fun to see him bloom and start talking so much. He seems to be learning new words every day, thanks to his big bro Daney.

Alana is of course, a doll. She is always smiling and is such a joy to have in our family. She is crawling so fast I can't keep track of her and she's pulling herself up and scooting along well. I fear she will be walking soon! AHHHH!

We had a great visit from auntie Erica a couple weeks ago and she brought goodies from the Gomezes that the kids just loved. They had given the kids Halloween buckets with all sorts of little gifts. We had so much fun with all the stuff - wait until you see the pics!

Lastly, Mike and I got to go on a date! We went to the Chart House for some amazing food and we talked and talked for hours. It was such a blast! I felt like we hadn't done it in forever, so it was a treat to be able to relax and enjoy each other's company. 

Alrighty, I think that about covers it for now. Enjoy the pics and stay tuned for more Roblee adventures coming up!

Simply stunning.

Dane has passed all of his addition up to 10's and is now in his subtraction tests. He's loving it!

Dane had his carpool friends Kyla and Berk over for a little play time after school.

 

Here's Dane receiving his Tiger Cub patch!

Dane in full uniform! Ryan is missing the bottom half of his.

Alana loves to clap! I think it's her favorite past time.

Dane wrote his name in cursive and was so proud:)

The biggest lobster Mike has caught yet!

His baby:)

Let my people go...

Ryan asked if he could clean the windows. Um, yes please!

Look at that heed!

Ryan and his buddies Desmond and Judah doting on Alana.

Date night!

Dane's bat. Mike and I thought it was a robot. Hint: Make sure to ask your kids what they drew. Don't guess.

What?

Halloween presents!

These pictures will speak for themselves.

I think Erica would make her hubby proud with this Paso Doble masterpiece...

I think this accurately portrays how moms feel at the end of the day.

And this portrays how moms might LOOK at the end of the day.

Dane got to visit the Fire Department with his fellow scouts.

She loves "the clapper!"

Snuggles in bed!

Best/funniest hair EVER.