My little pumpkin

I can't believe Lily is already a month old. She is still so tiny and cuddly and I am trying to just soak it all in as I know it will be gone so fast. Crazy that she has already grown out of some of her clothes, moved into size 1 diapers, is getting some chubby rolls on her legs, and is trying to focus and even try to smile. We are loving her so much! My kids have been great with her and LOVE to give her kisses and hugs. More like smothers!! She is sleeping really well so far. She only is waking up once! I feed her at 8 or 9 and then she sleeps until 2 or 3 then sleeps again till 7! I love it. Sometimes I find myself just snuggling her after her feeding because everything is so peaceful and quiet.

Nanette's Masquerade

My sister Nanette invited me to her girls night out. Except it was actually a Girls Night In. Nanette is an amazing decorator and an amazing gourmet cook. When it was her turn to plan what to do for the month, she decided to invite all the girls to her house for dinner and fun! Last year was the first year she did it and invited me to come along. This year I was so excited to be able to go again. Lily was only 3 weeks, but it was a nice break to get away with just her for a night. I wish pictures did justice for how incredible her house and tables were decorated. She loves Halloween and really knows how to celebrate the holiday!

Nan and I in our fun masks!

She had 3 different themed tables that were decorated so cute!

Her front yard is decorated so fun too! I wish I would have taken more pictures. Maybe next year!

Happy Birthday Eliza

October 31st, 2003 - Eliza's First Halloween

2004 - 2nd Halloween Bunny

2005 - 3rd Halloween Geisha

2006 - 4th Halloween Cinderella

2007 - 5th Halloween Snow white

2008 - 6th Halloween Jasmine

2009 - 7th Halloween Kitty

When Eliza was born I was really stressed that her birthday was always going to be on Halloween. But over the past 6 years we have had so much fun making it special and having some great parties! She (so far) has loved having her birthday on such a special day and loves that it seems easier for people to remember!

Lily 3 weeks

We love her to death! She is such a sweet little girl and feel like she has been a part of our lives for longer then just 3 weeks. She is now a great eater, a pretty good sleeper and tolerates all the hugs and kisses from her brother and sister. I am trying to slow down and take the time to enjoy her while she is little because I know how fast she will grow.

Boys against Girls

Matt got tickets to the BYU game in San Diego and decided to take Porter for a boys day. So Eliza, Lily and I decided we would have our own girls day!

Here is what the girls did:

1. We went to a Fall Festival where they had tons of fun old fashioned things for the kids to do. Eliza churned butter, squeezed orange juice, made a beeswax candle, they had a petting zoo and a fairy garden, neckalace beading and picked a pumpkin from the patch. It was at this cute little place that used to be a farm back in the day. Those are hard to come by here in California so alot of people were amazed by it!

2. We went to Party City and picked out Eliza's Halloween costume. She was so excited that I let her decide whatever she wanted to be.

3. Then she picked out her plates and cups for her birthday party. We decided this year we would just do a family party and keep it low key. I guess it inevitable that she is growing up because there was no talking her out of picking Hannah Montana as her theme!

4. We went and got Pedicures with Auntie Heather! Eliza loves doing this! She got purple nails and pink toes both with white polka dots.

5. Ate dinner at Outback with Auntie Heather and our friend Lindsey.

6. Rented a Barbie movie.



Here's what the Boys did:

1. Washed daddy's car and fixed stuff around the house! Porter loves to put on work gloves like Matt and follow him around doing fix its.

2. Got lunch at Wendy's!

3. Took a "Road Trip" to San Diego for the BYU game. Matt and Porter have been waiting for this for a long time. They have been counting down the days and Porter has been telling everyone about it.

4. They got an icecream treat, cheered many times "GO COUGARS!" and high fived each other at every touch down!

5. Stopped for dinner at Taco Bell and watched the Cars movie on the drive home!

Eliza's Episode of Yo Gabba

Set your Tivo's to record! The episode of Yo Gabba Gabba that Eliza is on will finally air tomorrow! Remember over a year ago when I posted that she filmed it. Well now you can finally see it! We are so excited for her and hope you will enjoy it too! The title of the episode is called "Dress up" in case you miss it tomorrow you can find it again when it reruns. It airs on Nick Jr. at several different times during the day.

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