Fall (again) in Seattle with Naoki

After Naoki came home from the hospital, Oren got some one on one time with Grandma. We also did our quarterly father-son haircut. This time, Scott, our barber, gave Oren the official GQ look. Oren was so excited to help with raking and gathering leaves. He even took the broom out to sweep leaves off the trees.  We took Oren and Naoki up to Swans Trail Farms to go pumpkin picking and to have some October fun with the Inmans. Unlike last year when Oren was afraid of the pumpkins, this year he picked out a couple favorites, pet the goat and sheep, yelled "it's Rugby!" at the Donkey, played in the corn kernel box, and rode the burlap sack slides.

Oren cleaning up the yard

Farmer Oren emptying compost

Doctor Ochan

Haircut time

Stylin' it!

Oren's favorite place after Ochan's bed, "Grandma's bed"

Enjoying the good weather

Naoki makes his birthweight back on day of life 11!

Getting a month's worth of use from his halloween outfit

So excited to jump in leaves!

Ochan's first apple pie he helped make

Choosing pumpkins

in the corn kernel box

Oren and Owen out for a walk

What are they talking about?

the boys at Green Lake

Three Octobers, same chair

Naoki's first bath on October 20th

Look what I can do!

Grandma and Naoki

Mama and her Kokeshi

Oren's school also held their annual Undoikai (Sport's day) and Oren seemed a little lost and unsure at first but really excelled in his events.  He may not be the fastest kid in his class but he does run with a certain style.  Ryan also participated in the parent event and helped win points for team Red!