Halloween 2010

Jack the train conductor!

School Halloween Parade

Court makes a perfect Tinkerbell!

Halloween this year was a bit chaotic for us. Between Owen in preschool, the big kids in 4th and 2nd grade, moving and a huge weightlifting competition, it was hard to make Halloween a priority. It's sad because I love Halloween but there was just too much going on! Fortunately, Jack fit in Owen's costume from last year and Owen wanted to be a skeleton which is what Connor was when he was four. We literally had moving, the trunk or treat and my weightlifting competition all in the same day! The ward put on a trunk or treat that was amazing! They had carnival games, face painting, crafts, etc. and then a nice chili dinner followed by a trunk or treat! We left straight from the trunk or treat to Vegas and then on to Utah Halloween day. Next year I am going to have a big party and do it right!

13 year anniversary

Tyson's seafood platter

For those of you who keep track, our anniversary was actually in August. But, since I was gone that weekend buying a house, we didn't get around to celebrating until recently. And since it was our last anniversary here in La Jolla, we had to do something kind of cool. We always wanted to eat the the Crab Catcher overlooking La Jolla Cove. We spared no expense and got lobster, crab and filet mignon. Then after walking around La Jolla and eating gelato, Tyson surprised me with a massage! We both got massages. It's exactly what I needed because of all the training I am doing. It's too bad you can't see the view behind us in the pictures. It's beautiful La Jolla.

Back To School

The "Owen" Face
Jack wishes he could go to preschool

We weren't too invested in the school year here since we are moving at the end of October, but nonetheless, the kids started and have great teachers. Connor is in 4th grade this year and finally admitted that I have great style and picked out great clothes for back to school. He said he should have listened to me in years past when he chose to dress like a nerd. Glad that got resolved before the teenage years! We had a great time shopping for clothes. Courtney is in 2nd grade this year and cuter than ever. She's one of the stars of her soccer team and makes lots of new friends everywhere she goes. Owen is in preschool at a new place this year and goes 5 days per week! You would think that would give me some relief, but really, it just means that Jack is lonely and I must find ways to entertain him. Although it's nice to have no one fighting for a few hours everyday. I don't think summer could have been any longer. Yeah for back to school!

Last Days of Summer

This summer wasn't the greatest we've had here in La Jolla, but there were definitely some good days. I am going to miss my own personal spot in front of Lifeguard tower 32. Hopefully from now on that spot will remain vacant as a memorial dedicated to the last nine years I have spent many summer days there. Before I move I am going to sit in that spot and shed some tears and then bury them so I can move on. La Jolla Shores Forever!

Owen

This is Owen. He is four. And he says the cutest things. Just recently my old vacuum fell apart and so I sent Owen with his dad to Costco to buy a new one. He's been obsesesed ever since. He asks often about the "vacanoon". He wants me to clean up every little crumb he spots on the floor. He likes to talk about what color it is and is excited to bring it out and clean. I just love to vacanoon! Also, every time he uses the bathroom, he asks "Where does the pee/poop go?" And we say "to the sewer" and then he repeats "to the sewer". I just love this age. They say the funniest things.

Connor's 10th Birthday!

I can't believe I have a freaking ten year old! Someone pointed out to me on my facebook that I could be a grandma in ten to 15 years! What? It's true though. So Connor really appreciates the fine things in life at an early age. He wanted lobster for his birthday dinner so we took him out with Grandpa to Red Lobster. He ordered off of the adult menu and everything! We went camping the night before (which happens for me once every ten years) and then had a swim party with cake and ice cream!

This year Connor really improved at baseball. He went to two weeks of baseball camp at UCSD and loved every minute of it. He loves legos, video games, and Nickelodeon. Especially iCarly his favorie show. He is genius smart, and loves to read. He likes to come up with inventions and tell everyone his great ideas in GREAT detail. He is a good friend and definitely a leader. He loves to hang out with the grown ups and tries to make jokes. He loves to play games too. His little brothers idolize him and constantly want him to make them lego planes, boats, and cars. He loves his sister Courtney but would never admit it and he teases her all the time. Connor is a great kid and we love him a lot!