Let the Spooks begin...a week early

There was a full week of Halloween festivities this year since Halloween was on a Friday. This was the first of several Halloween events. Our friends, Ava & Elsa, had a Halloween Party at UCLA Student housing on Oct. 24 (also my birthday!!!). Mason was thrilled to finally be wearing her Little Mermaid costume. She had a blast on the cake walk and playing with friends!

Just life

Mid October was just some regular family stuff for us. Logan is sitting up on his own and able to bathe with his sis, I'm escaping reality via the internet, and the kids are listening to Levi read... ahhhh life!

Beach Anyone?

Only in Southern California can you find yourself well into grade school for a few weeks (this was September 30th) and it still be hot enough to hit the beach! Actually, September and October are our hottest months! More fun in the sun baby!

Cousin Ellie came to town!

The highlight of the month: Cousin Ellie was in town AND got to stay over for a sleep-over! A big WOW, in Mason's book! Activities included: dinner, staying up late watching "Ariel's Beginning" while eating popcorn & pink lemonade, chocolate chip pancakes (somewhat resembling Mickey Mouse's head...) for breakfast, dress-up, and mom attempting to give the girls stylish hair dos! Thanks Cousin Ellie! Mason is addicted to you and sheds tears whenever its time to part!

"Mom, Kindergarten ROCKS!"

...said Mason as soon as I picked her up from school! What a girl!

Mason drew her new teacher, Ms. Gomez, a picture of herself, her teacher, and Logan.

Mason and her classmate, Mackinley, lining up to go into class. The girls were in Pre-K together last year.

This was pick up. Look at her beaming!

Melissa, Hannah and Mason showing off their "Fruity Booty" necklaces that they made at school.

Mason at the front gate to her school. 

Her favorite experience was making the necklaces. She was also pretty stoked that she got to eat lunch in the cafeteria (which was a surprise to mom since she packed her lunch!) Overall, Ms. Mason loved it!

Ahhh, life!

Mason took this picture today before Levi left for a quick trip to UT. I think it's kinda cute. It's been a crazy month with his car being in the shop (in UT) and with him starting a new job last week. But, he's kept his chin up and pressed on. Way to go babe! You are a super dad, wonderful husband and a hard working attorney! We love you!

LEGOLAND cont'd some more...

Had to post this, Mason made this face on her own!