Halloween

Halloween is always such fun! It was so nice to have my parents here to enjoy the festivities with us. We started the day out at school for the Costume Parade and classroom parties. So fun to see all of the kids dressed up. Maddie dressed in the cutest Sock Hop costume this year. The cat glasses were the best and she looked adorable. William dressed as a soldier...my little man...cutest soldier ever. Later that evening, the family came over for some tasty dinner and trick-or-treating. As soon as the first trick-or-treater knocked on our door, the kids were out the door. Literally. We had to practically chase after them and Mike, Grandpa Mick and William went one way... and Maddie and the rest of us went the other way. I'm always amazed at how fast it all happens. You'd think I would've learned my lesson by now and would get started with the picture taking sooner. I was barely able to capture the moment!

Getting ready for the parade. 

Maddie pointing to her friend Brooke dressed like Spiderman.

William and his buddy's Brandon L. and Michael.

William and his friend Jamieson

Grandpa Mick and Grandma Jeanne at Maddie's Halloween Party in her classroom. 

Maddie and Jacob 

They SO did not want to take pictures.

The Crew

The Rock

There is a big ROCK in Anaheim Hills and it's a perfect hike for a family of four and a giant dog. We've enjoyed this hike a couple of times in the last month. Jackson absolutely loves it. You should see him charging up this hill! The first time we went it was hot and I was seriously worried that he was going kick it on us... seriously. He's a big guy but he was so, so happy and free out there and was literally running up the hill. Maddie and William love it too. It makes me want to explore more hikes for our family 'cause we all enjoyed the exercise, time together and beautiful view. 

One happy dog.

Country Apple Day

The month of October was a blur! Between the stress of changes at work, soccer practices, soccer games, Indian Princess' and Guide's campouts and a trip to Maui...I'm just now catching my breath. I'm backing up to the Country Apple Day they did with the Kindergarten classes at the end of September. I took the morning off to attend and was so glad I did. It was so cute. They had all sorts of different stations set up where the kids did crafts and learning activities all related to Apples. There was even square dancing which was adorable. It was a hot day but the kids all loved it and I captured some sweet pictures of my love William. 

William and his new little friend Michael. 

Extreme weekend fun

It was an EXTREME weekend--- Maddie and William played soccer games in extreme heat on Saturday (1:30 and 2:00!). We went to Grandma's immediately following for some extreme swimming and on Sunday, we did some back-to-back, extreme birthday partying! It was a great weekend.  

Maddie and Emily 

Super Soccer Saturday!

It was the start of Soccer Season in our household this weekend. Both Maddie AND William are playing this fall and first games were Saturday. Luckily, the times did not coincide so we didn't miss a beat. Maddie is on an awesome U8 team called the Green Glowsticks. They are a great group of girls,  parents and coaches. They had an exciting and super fun first game winning 4-3 over the Blue Tidalwaves! You should have seen me jumping and cheering! Maddie is really getting good and Defense seems to be her specialty. Nothing gets past her and she can sure set up a play!

William is on a great team as well. He is playing his first season ever on the clinic team the Golden Eagles (of which I am the "Team  Coordinator" for). It was SO much fun to see him out there running all over the field after that ball. He definitely has the natural athletic abilities needed for soccer- aggression, endurance and a BIG kick!! Mike and I had SO much fun watching them and Grandmacita and Papa were there for both games too. Despite the HOT, humid day, it was such fun. 

Celebrating a goal!

Labor Day Weekend Sleepover

While Mike was off drinking Guinness and galavanting around Dublin, the kids and I stayed busy with friends to occupy our time until we picked him up from the airport Sunday night. Sarah was kind enough to welcome my self-invite up to her neck of the woods on Saturday for a sleepover! 

Erin and her adorable kiddos joined us as well. We actually took over Ken and Bonnie's beautiful home for the evening as they were out of town. The kids swam their hearts out and late afternoon swimming turned into night swimming before we knew it. We munched on spinach artichoke dip, pizza, a few adult beverages and chatted for hours. Such fun. It was SO great to see my best-est friends and SO great for my kids to play with their kids. I just love that they are all friends too! Thanks for a great night Sarah and please tell your Mom and Dad thank you too for letting us enjoy their home!