Happy Halloween

We had a fun Halloween at our house.  Ryan helped the kids carve their pumpkins while I was at work.  Then when it was time, I took the kids Trick or Treating, while Ryan handed out candy to the kids who came to our door.  Sherri Gotschall helped keep track of all the kids as we went door to door.  It was a cold night, but the kids didn't mind 'cause they were happy to be getting candy.

Rachel with her Pumpkin

Gracie

Joshua

Morgan

Jaxen

Morgan the Karate Kid, Jaxen the Fireman, and Gracie the Ballerina,  Joshua as Bob the Builder is absent.  He did not want to pose for the camera and was having a tantrum in the background.

And of course, Halloween would not be complete without FiFi the Pink Poodle (Rachel).  Isn't she cute?  Gracie didn't even mind sharing her costume with her sister.

California Vacation

Last week Becca, Bryan (my brother and his wife) and I met Ryan in California for a fun adult vacation.  The weather was great and we all had a great time.  We went to the Ghetti Museum, saw Jimmy Kimmel Live taped, shopped, and went site seeing on Catalina Island. Then when Becca and Bryan left, we went to the Newport Beach Temple and went site seeing around the area.  It was nice getting a way for a little while to good weather and kid free.

Ryan and I at the Newport Beach Temple.  It's a small temple, but very beautiful.

Ryan and I at the Ghetti Museum.

Ryan, Becca and I on Catalina Island.

Bryan and Becca

Bryan, Becca and I posing in front of the Hollywood sign.  (Way up in the back).