Rainy Morning, Sunny Afternoon - Nov 1

It rained late last night after all the trick or treating was over with.  Our cat slept inside for some of the night, but in the morning she wanted to stay curled up in a warm blanket.  She isn't usually a snuggler, so we were surprised that she let the kids bundle her up.  All the soccer games were cancelled and it was nice to have a cozy morning at home.

After all the thunder and lightning, the day turned out to be nice and sunny.  Andrew played at his friend Logan's house and they rode bikes around the neighborhood. 

Halloween - Oct 31

Ella-Ninja, Kaitlyn-Shadow Hunter and Andrew-BYU Quarterback

Out Trick or Treating on Bonita Ave in La Verne

Heading out with the Lawes for more Trick or Treating!

Bi-Ward Trunk or Treat - Oct 25

Abby, Garrett, Ella and Rebecca

Andrew and Andrew

Andrew, Andrew, Jonah and Ella (what's with the mustache?!)

Emma, Kaitlyn and Alexis (eyeliner runes-awesome:)

The two wards did a combined trunk or treat.  Andrew wrapped up his leg to be the BYU quarter back that broke his leg.  He taped a quarter to his back too...Ella was a mustached ninja and Kaitlyn was a shadow hunter complete with temporary runes.  The night was a lot of fun, visiting with all our ward family friends.

Oak Mesa Fall Festival - Oct 24

Andrew, Sean and Logan

Emma and Kaitlyn

I am still involved with the Art Expo (our districts version of the Reflections program) again this year.  I worked from 10a.m. today setting up our exhibit, only for it to take a mere 10 minutes to take/tear down at 7:30 p.m.  The kids went to the Fall Festival in conjunction with the Art Expo.  I never got a picture of Ella and her friend Abby, because they went missing for most of the night.  After having them paged, we found that they had been helping out at one of the game booths.  Andrew was a football player, Kaitlyn a shadow hunter and Ella was a ninja. 

Band Concert - Oct 21

Ella's band concert - she plays the bass clarinet (as well as the clarinet)

Holland, Gage and the two Andrew's - after the concert.

Finally got their attention!

Ella did a wonderful job playing at the new Bonita Center for the Performing Arts building.  She has been learning the bass clarinet this year in addition to continuing her practicing of the clarinet.  Way to go, Ella!

Soccer Games and Birthday - Oct 18

Little Speedy!

Andrew running down the field with the ball.

"First to the Ball!"

Andrew throwing the ball in.

This was a goal shot for Andrew!

Half Time - strategy talk.

High Fives all around.

The guy on the other team was always on Andrew, it made for a really competitive game.

Ella playing goalie

Ella stopping a ball

Ella's "ready stance."

She loves to play defense.

Kailtyn, Thanh and Emma - Opening Night Gala.  She performed with her drama team and choir group from school.

The kids decorated while James took me out to lunch!

Underneath is a NEW Mattress!  The kids were home for it to be delivered as a surprise for me!

Soccer Games - Oct 11

Ella played against her good friend Jaelyn

Ella throwing the ball in.

Ella doing a goal kick.

Andrew running around.

Andrew heading down to the goal.