Hawaii

The kids and I left poor Clint behind as we set out for a Hawaiian adventure. Actually, the adventure was more during the airports, layovers and long flights to get there. Somehow we made it and had a wonderful week with grandma, great-grandparents, my aunt, 2 uncles and 2 little cousins. The kids fell in love with Hawaii and did not want to come back home. Can you blame them? Matthew learned to swim on his own and Grace thought she was a real-life Hula Princess. They experienced shave ice for the first time which was a big hit with everyone. Also, Matthew and I had a few "smoothie" dates down at the Kona Inn while my mom drove Grace around for a nap in the air-conditioned car. Me with a lava flow, Matt with a strawberry-banana something. Mmmmmm!!! We can't wait to go back and bring Clint next time!

Mr. Potato Head Pumpkins

This year, we tried something new and easy. Mr. Potato Pumpkins!! What a concept. It took about 10 minutes and the kids loved it. Super easy, no mess and it gives the pumpkins quite a personality. Matthew made a pirate and Grace made a princess. I think we'll save carving until they get a little older!

Happy Halloween!

We had a great Halloween starting out with a party at Matthew's preschool where Grace could come to and participate. Did she ever like that! The two of them shaved pumpkins, got their noses painted, fished for candy and did many rounds on the cakewalk. Matthew finally won a plate of cookies. Later in the day, we headed to another party for more games, more candy, more pizza and tons of fun!! It was a great day for the Dragosaurus and Piglet.