We love fall!

Greetings from the Thompsons,
Well, we are back after taking the summer off and most of fall, but we decided that we needed to get back into updating this blog even if it is every few months now. We post many of our pictures on facebook so the blog has been left untouched!

Our summer was spent mostly with trips to the beach, hanging out on the deck, and weekend getaways to the Trinity Village property. We also took a road trip up to Oregon and a visit to the Sherrards over in Graeagle. The kids are definitely better travelers in the car and it really allowed us to venture out during the warm summer months. In October, we took a week long trip down to Southern California and caught up with lots of family and friends. We had an amazing time and saw so much. We did Disney in a day (crazy), hit the zoo, and spent much time at the beach. We can't wait to go back!!

For Halloween this year, Reece was a cow and Alauna was Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. Both of the kids enjoyed handing candy out more than actually receiving it. Unfortunately, Reece did learn the word "candy" and it has stuck ever since.

Alauna Update:
Alauna continues to go to preschool 4 days a week and it has really paid off. She has her letters down and gets the concept that the letters make sounds. It's been a very exciting past few months. She is going to be very prepared next year in kindergarten! She loves coloring and enjoys doing projects. She pretty much doesn't take naps anymore and quietly waits until rest time is over.
After trips to the doctor for a never-ending cough, we are coming to terms that Alauna may have cold- induced asthma. Each time she gets a cold it goes directly to a cough and lingers for weeks. It's been very frustrating trying out different medications and hopefully we will get it right soon!

Reece Update:
Oh Reece.... He's just a ball of energy and enjoys being active all day long. It is probably the reason he sleeps so well! Reece talks a bunch and calls his sister "Awanna". He loves tractors, trains, and cars. We've seen him carry around Alauna's baby dolls and feed them, but he ends his "baby time" with them being heaved across the room. He still loves being outside and absolutely adores going to the beach. He has amazed us doing puzzles and seems to be very coordinated. Reece is still on the smaller end for his age, but he's catching up. With all his energy he burns, he also constantly eats and if it isn't available, he'll go looking for food in the pantry! He has become very independent and has entered those lovely "two's..."I do it!" and "No mama".

Cody and Amber Update:
With the days getting shorter and the rainy weather picking up, it has really kept us in running check. We both pretty much go when we have a chance during the day and can't count on tomorrow! We have been running in races about once a month. Cody did a 1/2 marathon (13.1mi) down at the Humboldt Marathon a month ago. He did very well and has continued keeping his weekly mileage up for future races. Amber has been sticking to the 5ks and under-mostly because the training is too much of a time commitment. Next week is the Turkey Trot 5k on Thanksgiving. It should be good!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
We miss you and hope to catch up in the coming months!