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Halloween

We had a fun and busy Halloween!

Ready for Kaden's first soccer game of the season!  He's so excited to be in the "big league"

Ready to go to trunk-or-treat at the church.  We had some neighbors come with us and we all had a great time!  Matt is working weekends but was able to get the night off!  We were excited to have Daddy come with us!  After trunk-or-treat, we came home and went trick-or-treating around the neighborhood.  There were TONS of people out and about.  We met lots of our neighbors we haven't met before and planned a block party for next year!  It was a really fun night! (I didn't take the camera, just decided to enjoy and not worry bout pics!)

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Her hair was so funny after I took it all out - had to get a picture of that!

And the all important ritual of sorting all the candy - wierd, I know.  Matt's tradition, not mine! :)

All in all it was a great Halloween!

Pumpkin Patch

We went to a pumpkin patch last week with some friends.  We grabbed subway for dinner, spent a couple hours at the pumpkin patch, had a picnic, and ended with hot chocolate from QT!  If was our first time at this pumpkin patch and it was great - small, simple, and fairly cheap.  Thanks Jen and Emery - we had a great time!

Birthdays

Bailey's birthday - she chose donuts for breakfast and got to blow out candles first thing in the morning!  She loved her new barbies and movie.  We hung out at home most of the day, then grabbed subway and went to the pumpkin patch that evening.

Kaden's birthday - he chose german pancakes for breakfast and got to open presents before going to school.  He loved his checker/chess set, movie, and computer game.  We had a crazy day with the costume parade and halloween party at school.  Then up to town to visit HL and Kim, get some pizza and end the night with ice cream and cake!

We also got to go to Peter Piper a couple weeks ago for a birthday dinner with Oma and Grandpa. (I forgot to take pics).  I am glad october is over - it's crazy with 2 birthdays and halloween all in 4 days!

Bai's Birthday Party

We had Bailey's birthday party a couple weeks ago (had to do it before all the halloween craziness).  It was a super fun and super simple party.  Had a few friends, decorated cupcakes, opened presents, painted nails, did makeup, and call it good!  Short and sweet - just like I like it!

These were my helper girls! My sis-in-law Kim and my mom (she happened to be in town this weekend so it worked out great!) The girls LOVED Kim - she's as wild and crazy as they are! :)

Showin off their new looks!

So happy to get a picture with her friend, not so happy to get a picture with mom.  Are we already starting this?

Even Papa got in on the action!  Lookin good Dad!

In Memory

One of matt's friends, Shane Figueroa, was killed in the line of duty a year ago.  The City of Maricopa dedicated a bridge in his memory.  I think this was a great way to remember him.  But to be honest, I try not to drive that way - I don't like seeing the sign and being reminded of a fallen officer.  That's a risk of Matt's job that's I'd rather not dwell on.