Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Trunk or Treat 2012

This year I opted the easy way out and decided to do a family theme of triathletes.  Alex was the swimmer, Al was the biker, and I was the runner.  We had a medal and goggles for Alex to wear, but all he was interested in was the swim cap which worked out perfect.
We put the number on his arm and age and sex on his leg.
For one minute I thought this is great I won't be spending any money on costumes, but all of the stuff we wore was purchased for Al's races.  At least we got extra use out of them.
Swim, Bike, and Run
The swim cap was squishing Alex's ears and eyes, but he wanted to keep it on.
Watching dad clean up as he inhaled skittles.
He wasn't way into Trunk or Treating, but I think he will love it next year when he understands that you get candy.
Afterwards we stopped by a friends party.  There are so many creative things at parties these days thanks to Pinterest.  I love it.
Murder in the bathroom?
Kermit and Miss Piggy
Alex found the bowl of candy corn and put them in his mouth as fast as he could go until I hid them.
It was a fun night.

Halloween Fun

On Friday night we went to a Halloween party.  All the food was amazing and so festive.
The evil queen, Basketball, Deb from Napoleon, and the Baywatch Babe
The hoop on my head was funny at first but after every guy there wanted to shoot it got old pretty fast.
The guys hanging out.  I'm not really sure what Jared on the left is doing.
So glad Wyatt and Jenny could make it.  Wyatt just had his second surgery on his leg 3 days before and he still made it to the party, holla.
All of us....there were some great costumes.
Saturday morning we went to a Halloween Birthday party.  It was perfect weather and an amazing party.  Bean Bag Toss
Bounce House.  I don't ever remember parties being this cool when I was younger.
Sachia, Me, and Summer.
Alex eating skittles as fast as he can that he won from the Pinata.
Elle's cute Birthday cake.

38 Weeks

I've always wanted to splurge on bath melts and bombs from Lush, but never wanted to pay the $8 for one bomb.  Since Al was out of town and I won't have many peaceful night time baths after the baby is born I bought some stuff.  My bath was amazing and now I want to try every bath bomb there is.  
It also happened to be their anniversary so there was drinks and desserts, best Lush experience ever.
While Kristin and I were shopping Al and Kris were babysitting Alex and their dog Chili.  Alex thought it was cool to get in the cage or at least that's what Al told me.
Al was home for 2 days and then he went to work in Minnesota for 5 days.  While he was at the Mall of America I was dealing with one of Alex's many tantrums.  I think he didn't want me to brush his hair for church in this picture.
On Monday we hung out with Kristin one last time before she moved back to Texas.  They were staying at The Standard Hotel on Sunset.  Not really a kid friendly hotel, but it was fun to see it.  Alex loved climbing on all the far out chairs in the lobby.   
We both wanted to see the new Dash store.  We had to wait for a bit until it opened and Alex was already not happy to be there.
I let him out of his stroller and he decided to lay down on the ground.  This is what worries me to have a newborn and Alex. I have no idea how I will hold 2 kids while Alex is kicking and screaming.
Relaxing in the store and eating all their Reeses peanut butter cups.  We had to leave before he o.d. on sugar.
Kristin and I had been dying to eat at Chateau Marmont so we went for lunch.   I wasn't sure I wanted to take Alex, but I didn't really have a choice at the time...lol
We thought it would be busy at lunch, but we were 1 of 3 tables eating on the patio.   It was so quiet we could honestly hear ourselves chew.
We asked our waiter to take a picture of us, but we were informed there are no photographs allowed at the Chateau.   There was no one around and obviously no stars so I took some anyway.
To make our lunch more interesting Alex decided to go to the bathroom. I was so embarrassed and the bathroom is tiny with no changing table, nightmare.   I blocked the door and laid him down on the floor and changed his diaper while some lady was trying to push the door open to get inside and I kept saying hold on please...lol    Next time I will be kid free at the Chateau
Tuesday we went to a kid friendly place, the zoo!!   It finally cooled off enough for us to enjoy our annual pass.  Alex was all about running around the entire time.  Maybe buying a double stroller was a mistake?
Wednesday was my weekly Dr appt.  We only had to wait for 20 minutes, but it was still tricky with no pants on.  Alex was touching everything.  Luckily he couldn't reach the computer and keyboard.  38 weeks, dilated to a 1 and my cervix is still thick.  She said she would induce me on November 6th which is 4 days before my actual due date, yikes.
Alex's favorite food is Italian.  Soooo happy to be eating Spaghetti.
Thursday we went to Disneyland with some friends.  There wasn't a wait to meet Mickey at his house in Toon Town so here we are.  Alex still isn't sure about Mickey in real life, but he loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.
Sitting like a big kid in Little Mermaid
First time I've ever gotten him to sit on the Carousel by himself.  When I took him off he kicked and screamed.  Luckily most people don't stare at Disneyland since kids are a common thing there.
I put a jacket on Alex since it was getting a little chilly and he screamed for 15 minutes.  Olive and Adeline chimed in later so we took a picture.  
Somehow we made it for the parade and they all sat still.  Alex was mesmerized.  One of my favorite days at Disneyland.

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Underwood Farms

After weeks of bugging Al about taking Alex to Underwood Farms we finally went last weekend.  One great thing about Utah is there is good pumpkin patches everywhere in Utah not just at Target and CVS parking lots.  Underwood Farms or Underwear Farms as Al calls it is about a 45 minute drive, but totally worth it.  Alex loved running around and I'm sure he will love it even more next year.  
Climbing the Haystacks with dad, so fun.


We didn't get a chance to do the big corn maze, so Al did the mini one with Alex.  He started out running and ended up walking.


He refuses to sit on our laps to take pictures.
Tractor ride as he's screaming because he wants to sit on his own.
One of the cutest things you could do by of course paying extra was the mini petting zoo.
He got a kick out of brushing the goats.
His favorite thing to do was to play in the giant bean box.
I think he would have stayed in there all day if we let him.
The best family picture we could get.
and last but not least shooting corn.  We will be back next year Underwood with our extra tickets that never expire...lol