Layla’s performed in her dance studio’s put performance of The Nutcracker Sweets again, this year as a flower fairy. It’s so fun watching she and her friends develop as dancers! She’s in the back right in this pic.
Her company put on an additional Holidays on Broadway show after The Nutcracker
Obligatory front porch Back to School pics, in order of departure…
Avery and Jacob heading out on Section J of the PCT, 75 miles from Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass. The moms tried not to worry too much. 
They finished in three days!
Layla lucked out and got the best teacher, Mr. Harper!
Kieron, Silas & Layla participated in another season of summer swim. Unfortunately, Kieron fractured his arm right before competition started and then we had our Europe trip, so his season was pretty short, but once we returned he got a few meets in. Layla and Silas made a lot of progress this season. It was fun watching all of them grow and improve.
Look at her butterfly form!
Kieron’s relay team, Matthew, Owen & Josh
Jonathan in the parents relay
It’s fine to be nine! Hard to believe it’s Layla’s last year in the single digits. At nine, she is sweet, thoughtful, precocious, upbeat and will try just about anything. She has a great sense of humor, is very observant, a hard worker and lots of fun to be around.
For Layla’s ninth birthday she requested a nautical themed party. I was more than happy to oblige and had so much fun putting the day together and celebrating with her friends. We lucked out and got gorgeous sunny weather! Happy birthday, Layla. We love you!
The sailboat regatta game was a hit! 
With Millie & Liv
Taking Krispy Kreme in for her class
Last night as an eight-year-old
Crepes for breakfast
Birthday dinner – sushi!
Our friends, the Smiths, visited from Singapore. Layla was so excited they could be with us on her birthday. We only missed Bjorn, who was away at college in the Netherlands.
Layla and Elina
We started off November with a number of fun events. First up was the Annual Wine Gala at The Club. We went with our friends, Darcey & Jody.
With Raechel, Darcey & Kat
Look who we ran into!
The very next night we went to the Young Life Banquet, again with Darcey & Jody, and again, Avery was working at the event!
The next week Darcey and I went to see Wicked at the Paramount.
Our construction is coming along
New load-bearing beam is installed!
Layla was in a production of The Nutcracker at the end of the month. She was in the Tarantella routine and she shined on stage!
