Deep thoughts, by Frankie

Frankie was silent through her second viewing of Snow White. The first time she saw it (yesterday) I was a little anxious the evil queen would be a bit too scary for her. Would she wake up in the middle of the night with memories of the queen's side-kick attempting to stab Snow White in the forest, or of the grisly biological transformation of queen into old woman, or of Snow White falling to the ground after the fated bite from the poison apple?

Nope. She was fine.

But tonight as she watched the dwarves chase the evil old woman through a dark forest after her attempt on Snow White's life, she decided to voice her thoughts.

"Poor queen," she said.

"Poor queen??" I said. "She just tried to kill Snow White! She's really mean."

"Yeah, but the dwarves are chasing her."

And she was right. Really, it's the queen who's the most pitiable in the movie. Isn't it funny what sticks with a child? She saw straight through the scariness to something poignant and was able to express it. Or maybe I'm reading too much into this...

Halloween

The crew, sans Jackson the ninja, who preferred to trick or treat with some boys. What nerve.

The Spanish dancer, Maria.

Snuggles before a big night.

Tres Cocineros (three Cooks)

I love how Teresa is nuzzling David. Not sure David is so thrilled :)

Dave made the observation: "Wow, look at the size of Frankie's hands."

David, you are adored.

I think Frankie may have ESP...

... not only does she frequently know the cards I have in my hand when we're playing Go Fish ("Mommy, ask me for my three"), but today I snuck quietly into the kitchen, put a mug of milk in the microwave and quickly added a couple spoonfulls of Swiss Miss, only to hear a little voice from another room: "Can I have some hot chocolate?" (disclaimer: I hardly ever have hot chocolate) Maybe she should be a soothsayer for Halloween instead of a fairy.

The fearlessness of youth

Nothing like standing in a cold, muddy puddle of water on a brisk 60 degree day. Oh, and add *pantless and barefoot* to that.

Fall brings out the crazy in this family, apparently. And yes, I did immediately whisk them inside to warm up...immediately after I got a few good shots that is...

Visit from Stacey and Mama Forbes

And just sitting up, hanging out, and being cute before bed.

David having an Anne Geddes moment

Bundle of baby...is there anything cuter?