Halloween 2011

Max as Optimus Prime

Kate as the Greek Goddess Artemis

Ella as Laura Ingalls Wilder

Jackson as Mario

Stop taking pictures Mom and let's go Trick or Treating!!!

The Pumpkin Patch experience

My kids wanted to go to a pumpkin patch and pick a pumpkin.  With soccer games coming out our ears we were a little short on time. We took them to one of those less nature patches and more games/rides type patches.  Robert and I took one look at the price of the pumpkins and decided to pay for a few rides, take a few pictures and pick our pumpkins up at Albertson's.

Mom goes to NYC and she has the pictures to prove it.

Fireman Max and friends

Playing Catch up: What else is new?

Since we did most of our merry-making for Ella's birthday BEFORE her birthday, I let her invite her friends from across the street to eat cake on her actual birthday.

Grandma and Grandpa Hayes's gift arrived just in time for the celebration.  She wasn't excited about it or anything.  

I just realized that I haven't washed my car since my last post.  I'm still giving the Cabin dirt a tour of Las Vegas.  I better get on that.  No more free rides.

The Cabin and Cousins

Happy Birthday Ella: Our American Girl.

For Ella's birthday, I gave her a choice:  She could have a party with her friends or I would take her on a Girls trip to the American Girl store in LA.  We had a fantastic time.  Ella's eyes sparkled the whole time and she had a great time picking out her birthday presents.  She says her favorite part was getting her dolls' hair done and their ears pierced.  I love you Ella-burrito!  Happy Birthday my big 9 year old!