The Cochran Family: November 2008

Well, it's been waaaay too long since our last update. Lots has happened. We enjoyed the summer but it was very busy. So without further ado, let's get to the pictures!

Although it wasn't a typical summer with Jim working so much, we were able to enjoy a few days at the beach together towards the end of the summer. Here Riley is doing what she loves most at the beach...collecting seashells!

Alex playing at the playground in OCNJ. One of the biggest playgrounds he's ever seen.

I know it's kind of hard to tell, but this is without a doubt, Alex's favorite ride on the OCNJ boardwalk.

Riley was holding on for dear life! But she loved every minute of it!!

In August we decided to put our house up for sale. You know...we were hearing so much about how great the real estate market was so we figured it was the perfect time. The good news is that at the end of October we accepted an offer on the house! Our new house is already under construction and we're looking forward to moving in about 3 months or so. Very exciting for our family!

Alex and Riley are no longer the youngest cousins on their daddy's side of the family. Aunt Lisa and Uncle Sean welcomed beautiful Katherine to the world on August 27. We're going to see if baby Katherine will donate some of her hair to Pop Pop.

First day of full day pre-school. They have loved every single minute of it so far this year.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For obvious reasons, Jim was asked to be baby Katherine's godfather in October. He was honored, of course!

Alex and Riley's first school field trip to Merrymeade Farms.

Riley and all of her friends.

Riley & friends with goodie bags!

Riley & friends again (second from right is Riley). Oh and on the far right...yes...you are seeing it right...that's Alex...the yellow flower. Dad's so proud!

That's more like it Alex!!! A farmer holding a pig!!

Nothing like some ice cream on a chilly October afternoon!

Alex in his Halloween costume.

Riley in her costume.

Alex during his school Halloween parade.

Riley standing in line for some candy!

Alex and his buddy Tyler (Spiderman) wondering why that kid behind them is wearing a cardboard box.

A view from Citizens Bank Park during the Phillies championship parade. Look closely...on top of that truck is a little green speck. That's the Phillie Phanatic!