Superman & Elmo

Halloween time... I know it's not much of a "Holiday" so to speak but it seems like after Halloween it just gets crazy, hence the fact that it's the middle of January and I'm blogging about things in October... We had a lot of fun with the boys this year, the older they get the more fun things seem to be getting, not that they weren't fun before but they are enjoying things more and therefor we are having more fun with it. So we did the pumpkin thing, Ed and I got into this year and we ended up carving our pumpkins after the boys went to bed ha! But they liked that, still trying to eat the pumpkin, but loved seeing them all lit up and on the porch. Then this year Mason was Superman and Waylon was Elmo, why, I don't really know other than when we went to pick out costumes the store didn't have much in their sizes so that is what we got :) but I have to say the were pretty cute! We took them down to safety street and they ran through there and then we went over to Nate and Jens and showed them their costumes and saw their kids costumes, and then headed over to what is turning into a tradition, to Jeremy and Stephanie's. We had dinner with them and then Steph came with us to take the boys around their neighborhood. They did really well knocking on the doors, Mason wanted to know everyone's name who answered which I guess is a good thing! And it was super warm out, usually Halloween is freezing but it was way nice out this year which also really helped!

Concert

My sister-in-law got us tickets for the Jason Aldean, Chris Young and Thompson Square show, I was sooo excited. It was kind of crazy, we drove home from L.A. on sunday morning and the show was sunday night! So we got home unloaded the car, I showered and got ready and headed out again. We had a really great time though, we went to Olive Garden for dinner and had a chance to talk just the two of us, which I don't think has ever happened, and then headed up to Reno for the show. We got there a little late and missed most of Thompson Square but that was ok, it was a fun show!

The Whole Gang Under One Roof

A month after I was able to fly down and meet Sailor and spend some time with them we as a family drove down so that the rest of my gang could meet her and hang out with Auntie Em and Uncle Pete :0) The drive down was the best one we've had yet, I think we only stopped once to eat and once for a potty break but the boys did amazing, we were very excited about this. We got down there late afternoon and the kids were off... the first pic here was taken within an hour of us being there, Pete busted out his motorcycle and we brought the boys bikes with us so they hopped on those and got the 7 hours of energy that they had bottled up out.

Sailor already looked so different from just a month ago, it's just crazy how fast they grow, especially when you don't get to see them all the time. The boys were really into her, mainly Waylon, he kept calling her "baby sister"and just wanted to look at her and know where she was at all times, it was pretty sweet.Pete's parents lent us their car so that we could all ride around together, which was SO nice and SO much fun. We went down to the beach the next day, it was suppose to be warm and sunny but the first beach we went to was pretty chilly so we went down to another one that was a little better but it wasn't your typical "beach" weather. None the less the kids had a blast, we packed a lunch and some toys and they loved it. Afterwards we went and had some ice cream and walked around some of the shops that we seem to visit almost every time we go down, it's a fun spot!

We were very thankful for Pete's Mom and Dad they were such a huge help, not only did they let us drive their car around for a week but they watched the kids a few nights for us too so just the 4 of us could go out. The first night we went to Umami Burger, it was so delicious, and then we ended up at a Pier One and home by 8... we really know how to live it up :) Its always a good time though!

Then we spent some time around the house, I think Pete and Ed went out a day or two and did some things while Em and I stayed home with the kids. We baked cookies and watched movies and played. I just love having all the kids together, they are just too cute!

We I came down by myself they took me to the food trucks and they were soooo tasty, so we all went back this trip too. The boys were really loving it, they got all kinds of different foods and lots of it :) and it was a nice warm night, we had a lot of fun down at the trucks!

And, as if it wasn't enough already, I really wanted to take the boys back to Disneyland, our last visit was 2 years ago right after Christmas with 10 million others in the rain and I said I would never go back... But I knew it could be better than that so went back for some redemption! We had a great time too! The boys were loving ever second of it, they thought the rides were a blast, the got churros and were able to see a live acted out episode of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. It was fabulous weather and not super crowded, we had a really nice time.

Our next outing was the Mason Jennings concert. Pete's parents again watched the kiddos for us and we went to another fabulous dinner, I'm not coming up with the name at the moment but it was this little hole in the wall that barely had any seating but the food was so good that we ate the first half of our meal standing up before we got a table. Then we headed over to the El Rey theater in Holloywood for the concert. The show was super fun, I forgot how much I do enjoy his music. Another fun night!!!




Well, we were going to head home on saturday but Em had 2 birthdays to go that we decided to tag along to and just go home sunday. I was really glad we did, the first party was for a friend of hers that we've met several times, they have son that is like a week or 2 younger than Mason and then their daughter was turning 1 at about the same time so they had them together. It was really crowded but the boys had so much fun, they had a little bounce house and a pinata so they were happy. Then the next party more of just a little girl puppet show party so just em and I and the girls went over there and it was one of the cutest parties I've ever been too, so sweet! Then we made dinner at home and just hung out all together that last night.


As always we just so enjoy being able to spend time with our Taglieres. We were all a little nervous about having 8 of us all under one roof but it went surprisingly well, the kids all did really great and we left with our friendship stronger then ever ;) Now I'm anxiously waiting for them to come up in February!!!

Mason Turns 4

I can't even believe it but my baby boy turned 4 on monday! He gets more and more excited each year for his birthday, he woke up that morning and asked "where's my birthday?" I don't think he gets that it's a day and not a physical thing but none the less it's so cute! Papa brought doughnuts over in the morning and we stuck a candle in it and sang to him! Then I had bible study so Steph brought lunch over and picked up the cake for me and we had our study with the ladies of our church and then she graciously stayed with me and helped decorate and made some appetizers (she also took all the pictures for me). We had fun getting the house all ready, things are always more fun with a friend. Ed picked up the balloons and then got the boys out of the house while we finished up, he and I made the mac and cheese the night before so we just had to get it in the oven. We had such a great turn out, we are so blessed by all the sweet friends and family we have! Mason loved blowing out his candles and opening his fun gifts, he got all kinds of adorable clothes and some fun toys! Thank you to all who came and those who couldn't make it but still dropped off things for him, it's so appreciated, he was one happy boy :0)