Walking with Dolls

Adler still loves her baby dolls. She cuddles them, kisses them and carries them around the house. I never remember Owen doing this.....it's very interesting how different boys and girls are.

Adler's First

We're a little behind on this, but Adler is lucky it got done at all! When Owen turned a year we created a video compiling photos and videos of his first year of life. Since we made one for Owen we really wanted to make one for Miss Adler too.....it just took us a little longer to accomplish! Enjoy!

Hot Springs

Ahhhhh.......there's nothing like a late night swim at the Hot Springs!

Nevada Day

Every Halloween weekend is also Nevada Day, so it always becomes a very busy weekend for us. Here are some pictures from the parade on Saturday morning.

Ryder and Owen had front row seats!

Then we had a nice lunch at the Firkin & Fox

Enjoying the band with a little dancing.

Halloween

We started celebrating Halloween last week with a Pumpkin Parade at the kid's school. Here is Owen's class all dressed up. The school is part of the college and the kids went trick-or-treating around the staff offices.

Getting a lift from dad.

Carving the pumpkin

playing dress-up.

My little Pirates

Making our way around the neighborhood

After we went to our neighbor's houses, we headed to the Governor's Mansion area for the craziness. It also got cold outside so Adler got to wear Owen's monkey costume to stay warm.

No, we did not wait in line at the Governor's mansion, but it's always fun to check out the crowd.

Orrin, Owen, Ryder, Adler & Tessa (and some scary baseball guy)

Our masterpiece

Corley Ranch

Owen's class took a field trip last week to Corley Ranch in Gardnerville for their annual Harvest Festival. We've gone to this festival for the past few years, but never with an entire class! Here they are watching a short film on how to grow a pumpkin.....I think Owen could have taught them a thing or two.....just throw an old pumpkin in the compost pile and in a year you'll have a brand new pumpkin!

Taking a ride over to the pumpkin patch

Not a terrible view, huh?

Owen and friends

The kids searching for the perfect pumpkin

Miss Carla and all the Raccoons showing off their pumpkins!

Adler tried to keep up with the big kids.

Melissa & Steve

Melissa and Steve were in Reno last weekend celebrating their first anniversary (all the way from Washington DC)! We took them to Tahoe since Steve has never been here before and enjoyed a stroll at Taylor Creek to see all the salmon spawning. We also had a nice picnic lunch at the beach.




We were probably about a week early to see the fall colors, but they were already turning and looking pretty.

Owen really enjoyed all the fish!

Happy First Year, Melissa and Steve. We were all so glad to see you!!

Birthday Parties Galore!

Tis the season for birthday parties! September through December are packed with birthday parties for both Owen, Adler and all of their friends. We've already hit a bunch of one year old parties and now the 4 year old parties are just around the corner.

Making the rounds....

We went to a dual birthday party last weekend for Ethan (turned 3) and Richie (turned 1).

This party was also Halloween-themed and costumes were required. So now you'll know what the Langdons will be disguised as on Halloween!

The only reason Owen wanted to be a pirate for Halloween was so he could have a toy sword!


Adler makes a very sweet pirate baby!

Mikki, Kelly, Gladys & Karen

Cute photo of the week

No, this is not a lip ring. Micah has been making some washer board games and is trying something new with these rings. Adler has found a different use for them.....carrying them around in her mouth.

Brother & Sister

Owen and Adler are SO cute together and love each other so much! It's the greatest thing for a parent of 2 to observe. Adler follows her big brother around the house and Owen is always wanting to play with Adler and help her do things. He has recently been encouraging her to walk to him. It's just adorable.

These first 2 photos were taken at their school by one of Adler's teachers. Their playgrounds are separated by a fence, but they often find each other when their classes are outside at the same time. Adler's teacher said they were hugging and kissing through the fence!

I hope they continue to be this close.


Adler loves to hug on her big bro!

One day Owen heard Adler wake up from a nap and decided to climb into her crib to play. They played in there for at least 20 minutes.