Autumn in L.A

We are about to head off to Toronto for 3 weeks and although I am very excited, I have to say that i am missing my favorite time of year in L.A. There are leaves are covering the ground and the temperature is perfect- not to hot, not too cold. Yesterday as we were walking back from Chloe's hair cut ay Kauila's, the kids stopped to play in the leaves and we had an impromptu photoshoot. I didn't get any of Summer as she was attached to me in the baby bjorn, but she certainly was adorable in her knitted hat and jacket.

Tapia Bothers Pumpkin Patch

It has turned into an annual event that we go to the Tapia Brother's Pumpkin Patch every year. It's really close by and the kids love it. This year I went with Alli as both of our husbands were busy ( Bran was at the gym working on his hot bod getting camera ready, and Sean working Photobooth). We indulged ourselves with hot dogs, kettlecorn and candy to make the outting complete. Gotta love this time of year!!!

Halloween at The Heders

For some reason, Halloween is never one of those holidays I look forward to. Don't get me wrong- I don't dread it or have any reason to dislike it, I just don't get excited about it. BUT, I have to say that tonight was so much fun and the kids were really adorable to watch. We went to the Heder's for a potluck dinner and then went Trick or Treating around their amazing neighborhood. It was really fun and I have to say that I am now going to make sure I get a little more excited for Halloween from now on! Ezra and Chloe were literally running from house to house and their excitement was infectious. I had Summer attached to me in the baby bjorn and she seemed to love the action. Happy Halloween!!!

Day at Dave's

What a day!

It started out a little rough when Ezra threw a HARD toy horse at Chloe's head (which gave Chloe quite a massive blue lump on her forehead) but got a lot better once we got in the car and all 3 kids fell asleep all the way to Dave's house. The kids had a great time playing with Grandpa in the pool and enjoying the being up in beautiful Topanga Canyon for the day. Even Summer went in the pool!

Summer is such an amazingly good baby and I love her so much for it!!! It's hard to believe that she will be 3 months in just one week. I have enjoyed every minute of her and only wish time could slow down so I could enjoy her being this little for longer. Chloe and Ezra are both very sweet with her and love to 'pet' her and hold her. Ezra also loves to scream in her ear and Chloe likes to 'accidentally' bump her, but overall, they are pretty awesome with her.

BTW, Dave and Simone are not in any of the pictures 'cause Dave is in Hawaii visiting Steph (and family) and Phil (and family) and Simone is in Germany. Yes Dave, I took your delicious young coconut from your fridge, hacked it open and enjoyed it.

*note the blue lump on forehead

Photo Update

Ez asleep on a shopping trip to Costco with Bran. BTW, he is laying on a dog bed which Bran stuffed inside the cart. Gotta love Costco!!!

Swimming at the Heder's

Chloe and Ez watching a movie on the IPad

Sarah , Erin and I at Erin's premiere of 'Heaven's Rain'.

Chloe, 'Girlie" (her build-a -bear) at our tea party

Nanny and Chloe ( and Ez's butt) at the Heder's

Chloe's 1st day (3rd year) of school!

Because Chloe missed the Kindergarden cut off date by 28 days, she is going to Westminster preschool for the 3rd year! She tells me that she is happy to be in the same class as her friend, Riley and that she loves her new teacher, Teacher Karen.

Ezra's 1st day of school!!!

Ezra has been so excited to go to 'Chloe's' school and today he finally got to go! Chloe was very excited to escort him into his classroom and introduce him as her brother. It was chaos in the classroom with 16 (almost) 3 year olds with their mom's and dad's (and siblings!) trying to take pictures and give hugs. Although it was a happy chaos at first, it quickly turned to screaming and crying as parent said goodbye. Ezra cried too and it broke my heart and Bran and I decided right then and there that he wasn't ready. But not even a minute later, he was smiling and painting a picture!!! When we picked him up he was so proud of all his crafts and told us all about playing in the sandbox and how he liked his teachers. Way to go Ez!!! xoxox