It's Not a War on Christmas...
It's a War on Santa!




Grandma took us to meet Santa for the first time and this classic picture shows just how much we liked that strange guy in the red suit!

All Hallow's Eve


Here it is almost Thanksgiving and I still need to put up Halloween pictures! Where does the time fly, especially during this time of year?
Well, please excuse my tardiness and enjoy these pictures from Halloween!

Pumpkin Patch

Me and my pumpkins!

Can you find my pumpkin in this picture? ; )

Kellen is very careful when choosing his pumpkin.

Daddy and Kellen

Let the carving begin!
Paging Dr. Carver...Paging Dr. Carver...

The maniacal doctor at work.

Mmmm...squishy pumpkin goo.

Seeds glorious seeds!

Lorelai likes the feel of the seeds and goo.

The "masterpiece" is complete!

All Dressed Up
UCLA... Fight Fight Fight! *Thank you Aunt Sandy!* : )
Our little Bruin

Our little Cheerleader
Yay Maddie!

Go Bruins!

By the glowing light I wish you all a good night! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Down by the Sea



Earlier this month we took a trip to Laguna to visit the tide pools. The day was absolutely beautiful! We went to Shaw's Cove, a popular spot for scuba divers, but also a good spot for some tide pool exploration. We are lucky to live so close to such beautiful natural areas.

One of the best things about being a parent is experiencing life through the eyes of the kids. It was their first time seeing tide pools, playing on the edge of the beach as the waves came in, walking on the sand, walking on the rocks, and touching sea anemones! It was amazingly cool and it makes my heart swell with happiness.

Here's some pictures from our day...

Little Explorers:


















So Serene:





At the end of the day:
Daddy and his little girl


A post-beach pie stop!

17 Months and Oh So Cool!




Kellen and Lorelai are 17 months old now and boy do they keep me super busy! We are spending more time out and about exploring the world and running around burning off some of that toddler energy. Lately, we have visited the pumpkin patch, the Zoo, Disneyland, and the beach. I have so many pictures to update here and I hope to do that soon. : )

Naughtiness



You turn your back for just a couple of minutes...

Tomorrow the kids will be sixteen months old, and as ever changing toddlers they have discovered the joys of climbing! Their newest conquest? Pulling out the kitchen chairs, climbing up onto the table, and helping themselves to some fruit.
Well, at least it's a healthy snack!

Here are some more pictures of them caught in the act...
(yes I know mommy positively reinforced the behavior by bringing out the camera, but I couldn't resist they were so cute!)

Caught!

Just like my Daddy I love Asian Pears.


Hey, this Avocado isn't half bad even with the peel on.


Fruit Nappers!

Once upon a time...

in a kingdom sort of close to the Ocean lived a beautiful Princess and a handsome Prince.



Most days were spent happily playing in the garden under the shade of a giant palm tree with ne'er a care in the world. One day the Queen took the Prince and Princess to visit a close friend who lived in an ancient tower in a nearby Kingdom. After a wonderful visit they were surprised to find that the magical lift would no longer convey them back down. The Queen repeatedly depressed the glyph of summoning to no avail.

Oh no stuck in the tower how cliché!



What would they do? The Queen, although feeling nervous, kept her composure and assured them that they were safe. The Princess did not agree!



All of a sudden a loud clomping sound was heard echoing in the distant recesses of the tower. From a nearby portal emerged a dashing hero and his knightly companions. "This way to safety m'lady," he said as he whisked the Princess up into his arms. The Queen held onto the Prince while the knights took hold of the royal chariot. They wound their way down a dimly lit narrow passage until at long last they reached the bottom. Emerging from the dark they saw the welcoming bright light of the sun and many people happy to see their safe return.

The Princess and Prince, not to mention the Queen, were very relieved to once again return to their castle that they call home.
It was indeed enough adventure for one day!



*Thank you to the Pasadena Fire Department for whisking this mommy and her babies to safety down 6 flights of stairs with a double stroller and a bunch of baby gear. You guys are the best! Darn that smoking magical lift!*

The pictures contained within this blog entry are a dramatization of the actual events.

I really wished I'd had my camera. A picture of Lorelai with the Fireman would have been so cute! She was wearing her princess dress too, so it really was like the Princess was being saved. They were both so good, all the firemen thought so. I'm a very proud mommy.

For the Daddy

We love it when Daddy comes home!

Gadget Girl

Need to find a use for that old mouse?

Try the mouse necklace, it's all the latest fashion!

Code blue code blue! Beaker needs assistance!

We have a heartbeat! Dr. Lorelai saves the day!

Our house in the middle of the yard
Lorelai and Kellen cordially invite you to their home for a virtual tea party.
No formal attire please; pajamas preferred.
Time: Anytime is fine. We'll keep the tea warm!

Our humble abode.

Come along now, this way.

The hostess with the mostest.

Kellen prepares the tea.

Lorelai picks fresh blooms for the table
*Mommy side note: and I thought that the snails were the ones eating all my Cosmos. Well they were, but they had a little help I think!*

Mmmmm...wasn't that scone just yummy?



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