Gavin's Acting Debut: The Three Piggy Opera!

A highlight of Kindergarten is to be part of the first big play: The Three Piggy Opera!  Gavin was in the singing pig gallery and also told a joke into the microphone with his great buddy Will.  Here it is...Will starts with "How do you get more pigs on a farm?"  And Gavin finishes with "Build a sty-scraper!"  When you're in Kindergarten, this is super funny!  We loved seeing their class performance and are so proud, as always, of our Gavin!

Grandma and Grandpa Reder's October visit

We were so excited to have Grandma and Grandpa Reder come to town for a fall visit!  They were able to attend Grandparent's Day at the kids' school, which was such a nice treat.  Beyond that, we kept each day busy with lots of fun activities and outings.  We also all spent a Saturday in Lafayette with the Harding and Burkholder families, making for a fun fall reunion!  Here are some photo highlights of our time together.  I think we sent them back to Florida ready for a nice nap.  Ha ha.

So excited they have arrived!

Spending the day at Wagner Farm with Tyler while the older two are at school

Relaxing in the rocking chairs!

In Gavin's classroom for Grandparent's Day

In Cassidy's classroom for Grandparent's Day

There was an all-school Mass to wrap up the special day at school.

We spent time cheering on Gavin's soccer team.  He scored a few goals and played his heart out!

We spent an afternoon at the Botanic Garden and saw their beautiful autumn displays.

Bedtime chats with Grandpa

Taking in the lakeshore scene at Gillson Park

Celebrating Tyler's 2nd birthday!

Cassidy is modeling her peacock Halloween costume, made with love by Grandma Reder!

Stopping by our favorite local frozen yogurt spot, Cocomero, for a sweet treat.

In Lafayette with all the Reder cousins!

Tyler with Emily and Ellie

Tyler, our little rascal - with Michael

Family photo, Fall 2014

Tyler Turns Two!

Is it possible that our little baby is turning 2?  We can't believe it!  Tyler brings so much joy to our family - we are so grateful for him and so excited to celebrate his 2nd birthday!

Sibling love on his special day!

Opening birthday gifts

Trains are his favorite toys these days!

"Look what you got buddy!"

The birthday cake

He enjoyed every bite! (Can you tell I was unprepared with birthday boy plates, and had to use some extra pink ones from summer?  Ha!)

Tyler loved his trampoline from Grammy and Grandpa Brown!

We even got to celebrate with Grandma and Grandpa Reder when they came to visit in October!