Princesses, Witches, Angel & Fireman Oh My!

October was a month full of fun! Maya got to enjoy a fun princess tea party for a precious little princess in our neighborhood. The party was a hit even before Aurora showed up.

We enjoyed an afternoon with the witches.

Maya informed us that she wasn't scared of them this year.
Carving pumpkins wasn't as exciting as I thought it would be. I figured Joel would jump right in, the mess loving boy he is, but once Maya informed us that pumpkin guts were Yuck then Joel just kept saying "Yuck" and wouldn't even help.

For Halloween Maya was an Angel. She's been talking about it and informing people this was what she would be for over a month now, but when the time came to wear the costume it too mom 20 minutes, lots of coaxing, and informing her that if she didn't wear her costume she would get no treats because costumes are what Halloween is all about before she would even put the thing on and then the halo and wings didn't last too long.

Joel was a fireman and kept informing everyone as he would point to himself, "Fieman, fieman" it was so cute!

Joel's new word

This is a little better video than the one in the next post, of Joel's new word.

Isn't he cute?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

My children have lofty goals for when they grow up!

Really could a mom be more proud?

Yes you heard that right. A great new word for a one year old huh? His doctor was pretty impressed at his 18 month check up, especially for a kid with an head in the 3%.

Beach Fun!

Maya enjoyed the sand much more than the surf!

Joel trying to play with the big boys.

Building sandcastles

Joel playing in the surf with Grandpa

Burying Grandpa in the sand.