Hey Shug!!

Kerry and I were able to see The Color Purple. It far surpassed our expectations. The talent and music were amazing... and the story humbling. Well done Oprah!

The Happiest Place on Earth!

We decided to start our Disneyland passes while my favorite friend Kerry was here from London. We gave the kids a choice of Disneyland or toys for Christmas. Lucky for us... we get a year of happiness from Disneyland... and the girls won't have more toys to clean up :)Our first ride of the day... Soarin' over California. Makenna was thoroughly convinced that we were flying. The castle with the lights on... ready for Christmas!

Halloween, Halloween...

Trick or Treat!

According to Zack?? Definitely Trick!!! This is me trying to put on his costume for our Trunk or Treat party... clearly he wasn't digging Halloween... so far!

But then... he learned that C-A-N-D-Y was involved... and now it's his favorite holiday! The kids dressed up in different decades this year... B was a hippie, M was a 50s girl and Z was a NKOTB?

Life is definitely better the more candy you have!

Huntington Beach

We were driving around with Josh's mom in the evening and noticed the sunset was beautiful... so we took a little detour to the beach. This is the pier in Huntington Beach... about 3 miles from our house. Catalina Island is in the background at the end of the pier.

We are soooo happy...

When Grandma comes!

Grandma came and spent a week with us in October. She is a wonderful guest to have and the kids absolutely adore her. Thanks for all the fun and all of your help Grandma. We love you.

Donuts... mmmmmmmmmm.

A little visit to the pet shop

Breakfast with Grandma

Too Big? Too Small?? Just Right!

We went on our annual Pumpkin Hunt... although our pumpkin patch has much more than just pumpkins as the photos show. Happy Harvest everyone!Makenna trying to find the perfect one!
B is still a little taller than M.
Girls on the hay stacks.
They have a little petting zoo... the kids tried to feed the goats.
Z trying to figure out why his 4-wheeler isn't working... hint hint... the kids before put quarters in :)
Pre-Haunted house... Makenna didn't make it in... can you tell by her face she was already scared?

Date Night!

Josh and Makenna went on a date to play miniature golf. After Makenna was asked what she liked best about the date she said, "I liked golf because I got the ball in the hole everytime. And I also liked it because I won. I got 80 and Dad got 65 or something."

Brooklyn & I went on a date to Mamma Mia... no photos... but lots of dancing and singing!