A week away from Mommy and Daddy Wooo Hoooo!

The Egerer's were off to State College for the PSU v. Michigan game last weekend. The kids were in hog heaven with all of their cousins around. They started the weekend playing outside and enjoying the fall air, (it is 70 degrees here). They made leaf piles and jumped in them before the lawn people came to clean it all up. I know first hand Tommy loved every second of his time there. We left this kids with mom and dad after the football weekend to press on to Quantico, VA while we attended a MC Conference. We missed the kids terribly but we know they were in good hands!!!

The mouse can pull herself up to standing and stays there. No cruising and still no crawling. It was amazing to see that even though we were only gone for six days she still managed to grow even more.

Uncle Scott snuck in for a surprise over night before we all had to head South on Sunday:)

Susan spent quite a lot of time with the kids entertaining and babysitting. Both Tommy and Heidi adore their oldest cousin and can't wait for her to come and play here in VA Beach!

Susan took the time to work with Tommy on drawing out a face so that they could carve their jack-o-lantern. We will work on ours this week.

The final product. Not too bad for a three year old!!!

It got quite chilly in SC, something the southern warm blooded Egerer's are not used to. I didn't pack properly for the kids so mom broke out the old school ski gear!

Tommy's picture taking skills shown below! He is always one to make sure that you say cheese before he takes the shot!

Our lil cheesers!

Hiking and Boating and Sit and Spin. Does it get any better than that!!!

Gigi stayed through the weekend to play so we took advantage of fun with the geeg. We set out for a hike Saturday morning at the local state park. It was a great idea until we got swarmed by mosquitos. (Really it was mostly Fred). Anyway, Tommy kept yelling "Skeeters are catching me," and running down the trails so by the time the 4 miles were up he was spent, as was the mouse. See below. And he is off like a rocket!

Heidi was super excited to be out in the fresh air. It didn't last long as she passed out about 30 minutes into the hike.

Back scale, and spit.

Tommy said he needed a "break." Gigi happily obliged.

Notice the mouse racked out in the pack.

Gigi and I got a couple of free hours to have some girlie time while Fred stayed back and played with the kids. They had a blast with their daddy and possibly even more fun sharing the sit and spin.

Awe, the mouse lovin her gigi!

This morning was the boat ride to brunch. The waters were a little choppy and a little shallow. Fred may have had to get out of the boat on to the sand bar to push back into deeper waters. It was an adventure to say the least.

Fat girl in a little coat!

Gigi comes to play

Sorry for the lack of posts. I have been addicted to Facebook lately and have been lazy on my blogger duties! Gigi came in town for the weekend and Tommy is ECSTATIC! We went over to Hunt farm this afternoon so that Tommy could pick out his pumpkin and ride the pony. Pony rides were not available but he still seemed to have fun pulling around the 54 pound pumpkin. I think I need to reiterate to Tommy that glasses on forehead don't quite help block the bright sunlight from your eyes, notice the squinting action!

Tommy picked out one of the largest gourds available. Good thing Fred will be carving that one!

After the farms Tommy requested a ride in the hummer. I thought this picture was delightfully adorable. The little old couple!

I love Heidi's expression here, "Oh no you didn't!" Chances are that Tommy is probably smiling b/c he farted... Apple doesn't fall too far from the tree.

The mouse is still not crawling yet but finds other ways to get around. She rolls about to get where she needs to go. She also scootches in circles on her butt. Quite amusing if you ask me. She is ferociously babbling, bringing me to exhaustion day in and day out, but she is our greatest new joy. Tommy continues to be a loving and helpful older brother. I can only hope that relationship continues throughout their lifespan!