Life Wright Now | October 2023

October was a fistful of fun! Birthdays were special, we hosted family, and the weather was great. 

Highlights:
- rock climbing date with Mr. Fleece
- "spooky scary" walks through the neighborhood
- almost annual trip to Gold Creek Pond 
- bowling for EDW & CCW birthday
- water taxi for NLW birthday
- haircut and Goodwill shopping spree
- eating at Easy Street Records & Cafe for the first time
- pumpkin patch at Swan's Trail
- ferry ride to Bainbridge :)
- Halloween party
- trick-or-treating

Watching | Nate Bargatze Be Funny Tour
Such a fun double date in the city! I love a good comedy show.  

Eating | Homer
Celebrated my birthday with a ladies night out at Homer. The food and company were spectacular! Hot tip -- have Wendy order for the table :) 

Reading | Salem's Lot by Stephen King
I read my first book by the masterful Stephen King and really liked it! His descriptions were engaging, and I loved how he built a cast of characters and let the story unfold. Don't think I'll ever venture into his true horror -- a classic vampire tale in October was spooky enough for me :)  

Listening | True Grit by Charles Portis 
I was so surprised at how much I loved this classic western. I think the audiobook version definitely enhanced my experience since Donna Tartt does a fantastic job capturing Mattie Ross' spunk and independence. I loved the language, characters, and most of all the dialogue. 

"I always go backwards when I am backing up,"
- SJW

When Life is Just Playtime | NLW Turns 5

This was the year of so many fun firsts for NLW!!

First time to...
- carve a pumpkin
- shop at IKEA

- watch Bluey, Pupstruction, and Puffin Rock 
- host/go to a playdate without a parent
- build a Lego set from instructions

- eat at Menchie's 
- go to a theater show

- write your name :) 

- vist the farm, see the sandrocks, swim in the pond

- pull up lobster traps with Papa

- catch a fish
- read Bob books
- lose a tooth

- sleep in a tent

- have classmates

You have a big imagination and are a great big brother! This year the three of you really started to play, talk, and work together, doing more and more independently as a trio. You are usually the lead actor, director, producer, and narrator :)

No matter the weather, you love playing outside, going to playgrounds, riding your bike, or exploring our neighborhood. You still love listening to audiobooks, building your train track from the living room to the playroom, taking a bath, and bringing your stuffed animal friends wherever you go. You love the weekend because that means treats and shows :) 

Favorite Color: black and white and purple

Favorite Animal: eastern diamondback rattlesnake

Favorite Show: Pupstruction
Favorite Movie: 101 Dalmatians 

Favorite Song: Pop Goes the Weasel by Casper Babypants

Favorite Soundtrack: 101 Dalmatians

Favorite Book: Nate the Great

Favorite Playground: Holy Rosary

Favorite Activity: going outside, leaves activities

Favorite Toy: garbage truck
Favorite Food: cheese
Favorite Treat: ice cream

Favorite Store: PCC
What do you want to be when you grow up: a daddy

You are our favorite 5 year old. 

- SJW 

Year Four
Year Three

(Favorite books and Favorite media from this year)

Story Time | Year 5

It was another wonderful year of books in our home! We enjoyed timeless classics, discovered so many new-to-us titles, and started audiobooks in the car. It was also the first year the twins started requesting specific books and reciting words and lines :) 

Look at these little bookworms!

A house full of books,
-SJW