Halloween Fun!

I love being a stay at home mom!! These past few months I have felt so blessed to spend quality time with Hailey and Colin. Hailey and I have been able to do fun things together that would never be possible if I worked. Hailey is at such a fun age... she appreciates so many things, like the holidays. So, I took the opportunity to have a small gathering of cousins and friends over for some Halloween Fun!

Hailey waiting for her guests

We started with some Halloween stories...

Then worked on some crafts...

Next we ate PB&J with Halloween sprinkles and...

Mummy Hot Dogs done by Daddy...

And ended with decorating and eating cupcakes!

All in all the day was a success!! We are so happy that our cousins and friends could join us in celebrating Halloween and creating some fun memories!

Pumpkin Patch

This weekend is the annual Pumpkin Festival at Cal Poly Pomona. We woke Daddy up early and met Auntie Terri, Uncle Sol, Peyton, and our friends the Yarrobinos there. There were pumpkins everywhere! It was a great time, however I wish it was a little cooler.

My little model

Hailey's pick...she had many!

Pile-o-Pumpkins

Peyton's first Pumpkin Patch

Cousins

The Packer Family

Daddy picked Hailey a sunflower

Our friends- Jen, Mia, and Anthony Yarrobino

Daddy and Hailey

Where's Daddy?

Daddy and Gene playing catch

Photo Shoot

I have been wanting to do a family photo shoot for quite some time. It came up in discussion with a woman in our ward, Jessica Brunson, who told us that she was the "ward photographer." The photo shoot was taken at some horse trails in Rancho Cucamonga. I am so pleased with all of the pictures. She did an amazing job! I really appreciate Jessica for doing this for our family. Here are only some of the great shots...it was difficult leaving some out!

Babysitting

Today was a special day.... it was our first time babysitting Baby Peyton for a few hours on our own. I wasn't sure how Hailey would react to having to share me, but she was wonderful. We hope to have many other opportunities to watch Baby Peyton.

Hailey giving loves to her cousin

Peyton's first experience playing dress-up

Hailey reading to Peyton... So sweet!!

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

We are so lucky to have the Lewis Family Playhouse at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center so close to our home. The MainStreet Theatre Company produces Theatre for Young Audiences. Today, Hailey and I, along with some friends, were able to see one of the shows, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. Hailey loved the book, so I knew for sure she would love the show. The show was about an hour and was a huge success for all of the kids! We can't wait for the next show, Cinderella.

Hailey outside the Cultural Center with her ticket to the show

Ready for the show

Hailey after the show with her friends Taryn and Carson

After the show with their own cookies!

Happy B-Day GGMA

When Colin and I were married I not only gained a husband, I gained an amazing extended family. My own Grandparents have all passed on, so I was so excited to have new ones. Grandma and Grandpa (GGMA and GGPA) have been wonderful to me and my family. They have always treated me as one of their own. Hailey is extremely blessed to have Great Grand Parents in her life. They are not the typical GGMA and GGPA's... they are extremely active and involved in all of their children, grand-children, and great grand-children lives. We are extremely blessed to have them live so close that we are able to see them often. Every time we spend time together I make sure to take pictures because I want Hailey to realize how lucky she is.

Today is GGMA's Birthday!! We were able to get together with all of the family and celebrate her. Happy Birthday GGMA!! We love you!

The Birthday Girl

Hailey and Lily helping GGMA with all of her presents

Singing to GGMA

Hailey with her GGMA and GGPA