Happy Halloween!

Mason turned 4 MONTHS old last week! 

The kids had some fun reading in the tipi

 We had lots of fun trick or treating together on Monday night. A couple of days before Lyza had to confirm with me that trick or treating would be our family home evening activity. She and Nixon got so scared by the different decorations at the houses.

 Lyza had to stop and admire this big spider

 We went for an hour and a half and they were really happy with what they got

 We found this cute gnome in our garden

 Nixon is the most persistent (also stubborn) person I have ever met. He is convinced that if he tries long enough he will be able to blow up a balloon. He will try for hours without getting frustrated. He took this one to bed with him and fell asleep with it in his mouth. I hope we can mold this into a strong character trait.

 He likes creepy crawlies just like his sister. I don't understand the fascination with slugs.

 Here is Nixon proudly showing off his artwork

 We love Mason's big smiles that turn his eyes all squitny

 With lots of rain and cold weather, a trip to the park is a really big treat

 While grocery shopping this week Lyza helped the bagger get all of our groceries bagged

 Doesn't he look so dreamy when he is sleeping?

 Having some fun smiling and playing

 Lyza got to go shopping yesterday morning with her mamma. One of the things they are searching for is a new Christmas dress. This one is cute, but I think they should keep looking 

 I took the kids to the beach park yesterday and it was BEAUTIFUL will all of the fall colors

 The kids loved hopping on the big rocks

After the kids got to play in the backyard with their mamma

It is really fun seeing the differences between Lyza and Nixon. Lyza always wants someone to push her on the swing. Nixon is more than willing to push her, even though she is bigger than him

Lyza is getting excited for some Thanksgiving visitors. She has even started trash-talking her uncle Kevin

I think my favorite moment this week was when Mason started laughing hysterically all on his own. The bigger kids were acting silly with balloons and Mason thought it was so funny

We've had a good week and we hope you have too. Take care