Happy Halloween! (wok wok)

*the title is a family joke!

This year we had the...

Bat Witch 

And the...

Pirate!

This little pirate is always on the move and a good picture is nearly impossible!

I tried so hard all night long to get a good picture of the 2 of them together!

Here is the proof-

Marshall was so excited to go trick-or-treating!

He grabbed daddy's hand and exclaimed

"LET'S GOOOO!!!"

Then came back all excited to show me his spoils!

Both kids had a wonderful night!

I love Halloween in our neighborhood!

Mia is already talking about what she should be next year :-/

Monkey Bars

So it seems that mastering the monkey bars is a BIG DEAL in kindergarten!
At the beginning of the year Mia could hardly hang from one bar, let alone go from one to the next!

Well, with lots of hard work and perseverance she is well on her way!

 

She is so proud of herself!

I'm pretty proud too.

The Farm

Mia had her first kindie field trip today!

I was sad that I couldn't go with her.

Her awesome teacher just sent me this pic.

Can't wait to hear all about it when she gets home!

Marshall can't read yet!

"You are the best mom I know. I wish I knew you when I was younger so I could have been like you."
-mom

Mom, your words mean more to me then you know.
I am who I am today because of the mom that you were.
For that I am grateful!

I love you so...

Mia got some hairs cut!

A few weeks ago Mia mentioned that she wanted to get her hair cut.
She said that her hair was bothering her during school.
"It hangs in my face while I am taking my math test" she said.
(Does she really take math tests? I don't think so...)
But I did notice that she would come home with her hair taken out of whatever style she made me do that morning. (braids, low ponies, piggy tails, single bun, double bun, half up...Our repertoire has gotten pretty big!)
So I do think it was bothering her and I didn't want her hair to distract her from school!
So I called to schedule an appointment.
We couldn't get in for a week or so.
"That will be good. I have more time to think about it" she said.
"You know mom, it will be easier for you too. You won't have to do my hair every day" she added.
In the days leading up to the appointment she became very sure of what she wanted.
"I want it cut to here" (Places hands just about her shoulders) she proclaimed.

Well today was the big day!

"I love it! I'm so excited" she exclaimed.

Love my precious angel!

Kindie Pic

She chose the outfit and hairstyle!

Love this face.

Getting ready for Halloween!

One of the things that helped with having to leave the beach was that the weather was changing back home and we planned to put up our Halloween decorations when we got back!

Each year I try to buy one or two more things to add to our collection!

It's lookin good!

The Musical Instrument Museum

Mia and her friend Khaymin have been obsessed with musical instruments for a few months so today we took them to the...

The best part was the experience room!

The kids got to play all the instruments! 

A good time was had by all!