This afternoon

We've had some absolutely beautiful fall weather this past week!

So we have been spending lots of time outside,

with friends...

(Aria with her good friend and neighbor, Jacklynn.  Aria is really enjoying school, by the way. She's disappointed that tomorrow is Saturday and that she won't be going to school!  But she really enjoys playing with the neighbor kids!)

...and playing.

(Don't worry. I was holding onto these two little ones... 

except of course when I was taking this picture. =D)

Nina enjoys climbing... and talking, by the way.  She's really speaking more and more German and is doing great in kindergarten. Just the other morning she couldn't think of the English word for something and said, "mommy, I can't speak English anymore"! (Which isn't true. =D)

Micah really enjoys his "running bike", as they are called here. It's basically a little bike without pedals. Micah makes himself move with his feet, and it's an excellent way for him to learn to keep his balance! 

And this little one is already 4 months! 

(sigh) Where has the time gone?!?!

(Oh, and do you notice something? She's not wearing her brace! =D)

And these two 'munchkins'... whew. They keep me busy, but aren't they cute?!  Whenever we walk to a place (the store, playground, etc.) where I don't take the twin stroller, I make Hanna and Heidi help me push Madelynn. They think it's great fun, and it makes them stay put in one place!

Here's a short video of Micah riding on his bike. He wanted to show cousin Alton how he likes to ride. =D  Oh, and half way through the video, you can hear Hanna saying "bitte" or please. She was 'politely' asking me for some water.

And here's just a little clip of our Madelynn this afternoon. =)

All throughout this video, you can hear Heidi saying "Hanna, Hanna".  She was chasing her around on the playground. =)