Bowling, Bowling

On Tuesday we went bowling with some of the Cooke family (sadly Shel and Caleb had to stay home to reduce the spread of germs) But the big boys had a blast bowling for the first time. Bowling has come a long way in the last few years. They now have computers that make the bumpers go up and down depending on who's turn it is...so Kevin and Kien got bumpers while the rest of us just wished we had them

(The Technique)

The what seemed like 3 minute wait for the ball to reach the pins. We actually made them wait a couple of times even though they showed very little interest on where the ball went after it left their hands.

Very funny pic of Bryan that I just had to share with everyone

Kevin Turns 3!!

Today was Kevin's big day, although his birthday is actually next Wednesday, his party was on Saturday. He had so much fun playing at the playground with all of his friends and making pudding masterpieces (that were yummy too). He had a blast getting to see his Nana and Mima and Papa as well. Here are some pics of all the happenings.

We used food coloring and flavored pudding to make an array of colors, to cut down on the spreading of too many germs (ha ha) we had separate plates of "paints"

Hard at work

You gotta try this!!

cupcakes for all!!

Hanging out with my best bud...

Craft Time

So for the last month or so we have been trying to do some sort of craft during Adam's morning nap. It has been working fabulously because Kevin is having fun and is relatively quiet as well, letting Adam get his much needed rest. We have done fun stuff such as painting, finger painting, drawing, making painted noodle necklaces, making cards and yes sometimes we make cookies and treats as well (that is crafty right?) Kevin is having a blast. Today we made goggles out of an egg carton. He got to paint them and help me string them and voila goggles.

Of course, I under estimated what a hit these would be and had to whip one up for Adam as soon as he woke up.

Kevin's New Do

I finally cut Kevin's hair yesterday and he wanted it spiky... It looks good but he looks so much older and even more like his daddy.

It's Falling

Yesterday, I am not sure where he got this idea, Kevin asked me if it was not summer anymore? I said, "Yes it is not summer any more. It is Fall." Since that discussion it is Falling. If you tell Kevin it is not summer what is it? He will respond with it is Falling. I have tried to correct this but it usually ends in "no, no...It is Falling" I love how these little minds work.

Carving the Pumpkin

We decided this year that better late than never would have to do on the pumpkin carving front. This being said on Saturday the day after Halloween Bryan and Kevin carved the pumpkin and it looks great and we are the only people with a nice looking jack-o-lantern on Monday (3 days after Halloween) Well other people might have nice looking ones but I am a little biased.

Armed and Ready

doing the dirty work

Adam was not sure about this.

Kevin was very proud of the outcome!!

Halloween, A Weekend of Fun

This Halloween we were able to get some good use out of our costumes. Friday night the boys went to a party at the Cooke home and then we all went trick or treating with all of our friends in Toluca lake, including our Nana. Funny Story: or maybe it is more amazing than funny. Adam took off his boot while we were walking the neighborhood. Of course we did not notice this until much later, so sadly as we were heading back we took our time in hopes of finding a little cloth, brown boot in the dark that would look strangely like a leaf. Surprisingly we FOUND IT! I was so amazed that we were able to find it. It was not even on the street where we noticed it missing. It was such a relief. I was so sad at the thought of his boot being gone, I don't even know why I was so sad because the night was over, but now I can pass on this costume, in it's completeness to some other adorable little boy. After finding the boot the rest of the night seemed flawless. Later mom and dad went to another party while the little ones dreamt of candy (I'm sure). Saturday was fun too because we went to our final Halloween party at our neighbor's house, What a Fun Weekend! Here are some pics...

Group pic at the Cooke home

The Boys! Check out Adam's Costume (Dad got the boys dressed, and even took pics for mom, what a great dad) They even have their toy props...

out trick or treating in Toluca Lake, we got caramel apples...How awesome is that!!

Arianne and I...Arianne was the hostess of the fabulous Halloween Party we went to after the kids went to bed. It was tons of fun and I can't wait for next year.