More Halloween

Tonight we went to the Archers (a couple from our ward who is expecting thier first baby next week) for a little Halloween get together. We had yummy caramel apples, watched Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin, and enjoyed everyones company. Mason, of course, was a little ham and cranked up his cuteness for everyone. It was a Tuesday evening well spent.

Happy Halloween!

Well, it's here again! One of my favorite holidays! HALLOWEEN!!! Boo! We had a ward halloween party last night at the church. So much fun! Our little family went as a pumpkin, witch, and redneck/hillbilly. Today I was putting away the costumes from last night and stuck the mullet wig on Mason. Voila! baby Jo Dirt! HA HA!!! I couldn't stop laughing!

Visiting Uncle Mike in L.A.

Welcome to HOLLYWOOD!

This weekend we went to visit Mike Oneil (Bowens long time friend from Bradenton) up in LA. It was so good to see him! He's going to school at UCLA and in a high demand dental program. Mason was so excited to see him and constantly smiled every time mike would talk to him. We had a HUGE BBQ and he cooked enough meat to feed a small African nation. It was so was yummy! The next day we went to a little 50's diner for Brunch and then headed to HOLLYWOOD. There we met up with my friend Stefanie from highschool who's going to fashion school out here. It was so good to see her! She finally got to meet the little guy. We saw the famous Chinese Theater, Rodeo Drive, Melrose, Beverly Hills, Bel Air...you know...all the tourist sights. So fun! It was short, but awesome trip! Can't wait to go back!

Mason and Bowen in front of the Chinese Theater

Me and Stef. Thanks for showing us around!

Fall beach day

Last Friday we spent the afternoon at Mission Beach. We met up with some of the guys from Nassco and they had a surfing afternoon. Mason and I played on the beach and enjoyed the sunset. It was a lot of fun...until the sun went down then it got cold. So, it was time to go. But I got some fun pictures.

Cute sandy little toes!

Grandma Steph comes to visit

This weekend Grandma Steph came to visit. We had soooo much fun. She came bearing gifts! My very favorite was homemade bottled peaches for Mason. He absolutely LOVES them! After a brief rest from the flight Mason and I treated her to lunch at The Cottage. Mmmmmm....so good! Then we went to the matinee The Secret Life of Bees. It was the cutest movie! The book of course was better, but the movie was great! There were some ladies that were sitting behind us that were making the funniest comments about the movie that made it that much better! Mason really enjoyed it as well. His eyes were as big as golf balls throughout the entire movie. I think he liked the gigantic people and bright colors :) We stopped by Bath and Body Works to get some good smelly lotion.With our purchase we received a stuffed animal sheep. It was the funnies thing! Mason loves that sheep! For some reason it always ended up standing on Masons head. Where did that sheep come from? Crazy sheep!

On Saturday we packed up the car and headed to the famous Julian Apple Festival in Julian CA. It's an old gold mining town that became famous for their yummy apples...which means apple pie, caramel apples, and apple cider. There are so many cute shops as well. The highlight of our night was the melodrama put on by town locals. You had to be there :) I think we may have started a family tradition to visit that cute little town once a year.

Enjoying lunch at the Cowgirl Cafe.

Sunday we enjoyed the Sabbath, Julian apple pie and ice cream, and each others company.

I've been kind of sick so it was nice just to take it easy and get some rest.

The next day was spent at Seaworld. We had fun seeing the polar bears, penguins, The Seymour and Clyde show, flamingos, hundreds of fishes, and the Dolphins. After a long day of walking one needs a good foot rub. So, onward to get a pedicure!!! Ahhh.....so wonderful!We had just enough time Tuesday morning to grab some breakfast and take Mom to the airport. Goodbye Grandma!

Enjoying La Jolla

There is so much to do here in LJ. We're getting to know more and more people which makes it so much fun.

Mason and I stopped by the Quiksilver/Roxy store to visit our great friend, Heidi. Just look at him already checking out the longboards. Well for now he's just posing in front of them!On another outing we stopped by the candy store. It was deliciously decorated for Fall and Halloween. We just had to take a picture!

Go Chargers! Woohoo!

Two weeks ago we took Mason to his very first Monday night NFL game. The San Diego Chargers played the New York Jets and absolutely stomped them! We had GREAT seats! Mason enjoyed the 2nd and 3rd quarter, but slept the rest. How? I have no clue. It was LOUD! It was so much fun. Hopefully we can do it again soon, but I don't think I'll be able to top that Family home evening again :)

Bradenton comes to La Jolla

Well, we've really had an eventful couple of months. Its been a while since I've been on here! Let me tell you what's been going on.

In September my wonderful mother-in-law, Melinda, and cute niece, Caitlyn, came to visit. Although the trip wasn't NEARLY long enough we still had so much fun! Caitlyn got to meet her cousin for the very first time. She was sooo good with Mason. He definitely ate up all the attention she gave him! His grandma couldn't get enough of him either ;)

During their stay Bowen launched his first ship. We all watched as the TAKE 7 took off into the water. We were so close to the ship it looked like it was going to run us over. So cool! Bowen worked sooo hard to get it ready for launch and now he's working harder than ever to get it ready to turn over to the Navy.

We spent another eventuful day at the San Diego Zoo. It was so much fun seeing all the animals. I forgot to pack a hat for the baby but mom saved the day and got him one so his little head wouldn't get sunburned. After lots of walking, seeing animals, and icecream (just for KK), we headed home.

We also had a good time walking around La Jolla. We saw the seals, played on the beach, and of course we went to The Cottage for brunch. (It's a must) I hope they had fun staying in our humble little apartment and enjoying what we call home. Love ya!