Three Little Monsters Jumping on the Bed.

So, this blog (not to mention our social lives) took a hit a few weeks ago as Jake and I scrambled to get our upstairs apartment complete enough to sustain life. But don't worry, I made sure to photo-document the times of importance. Here are a few of the things you missed:

This is how the "Eicthones" prepare for Hurricane Sandy. Popcorn Balls!

This girl turned six. Isn't she breathtaking?

This is how we celebrated (p.s. this was smack dab in the middle of "crunch zone" house rehab, hence the tired-faced mama)

The next day:

And perhaps, most amusingly,

Our Halloween Candy Rules:

Eat everything you can the day after,


dress in monster costumes,

and jump on mommy and daddy's bed. All day.
Preferably while listening to that irksome "Little People" brand Halloween Cd, "for the last time."

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