Dustin as Spiderman (again!)

2008Oct - Dustin - Spiderman Costume, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Malia AKA Strawberry Shortcake

2008Oct - Malia - Strawberry Shortcake Costume, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Alana, our little giraffe

2008Oct - Alana - Giraffe Costume, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Our babies

2008Oct - Dustin, Malia, Alana - Grass, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

All smiled out

2008Oct - Alana - Backpack2, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Wheeee!

2008Oct - Dustin, Malia - Running, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Look at our big girl!

2008Oct - Alana - Dishwasher, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Alana has started pulling up. She's not very steady yet, but she's making progress.

Alana and Daddy

2008Oct - Darrell, Alana - Camping, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Alana enjoyed lots of snuggle time as we waited for the temperature to rise in the morning.

Throwing rocks in the creek

2008Oct - Hike - Dustin, Malia, James, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Dustin and Malia had a great time playing with their friend, James. The three "bacon makers" (you had to be there) had a great time throwing rocks into Otter Creek.

Alana on our recent campout

2008Oct - Alana - Stroller1, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Alana had a great time camping. She loved being outside and especially loved watching the campfire.

Teddy's Birthday

2008Sep - Dustin, Malia - Teddy's Birthday, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Yes, we even celebrate stuffed animals' birthdays around here. Teddy has been Dustin's best buddy almost since day one.

Two peas in a pod

2008Sep - Malia, Alana - Hugging, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.

Isn't she sweet?!

2008Sep - Alana3, originally uploaded by Darrell Manning.