A Fun Filled Calendar

October has been a fun month for us. We recently celebrated Evan's bday. I didn't write a tribute to him on our blog like I wanted. I'm sure he's ok with that. But really, we love love love his bday. It is a great time to reflect on how lucky our family is to have him. Evan is an amazing husband and father. Words don't really do justice. We had a fun time celebrating him.
(Thanks to Greg and Debbie for this Chevy's photo. It was fun to go out to dinner with everyone.)

We have also enjoyed the Halloween fun these past couple of weeks. It was nice to make the most of McKenzie's costume this year. We have been to two parties (Church and Google) and tonight we will do what every other kid on the planet does...beg for candy at our neighbors' front door (if it doesn't rain too hard.) McKenzie can't wait to Trick or Treat. Holidays continue to become more fun the older she gets. She is a very cute Orphan Annie by the way. Brynn was our sweet little pumpkin. Very fitting.

Although today marks the end of a fun filled month, it is the beginning of what begs to be another fun few weeks. Vacation starts tomorrow for Evan. He is taking next week off! And to top it off, we are heading down to Disneyland for our much anticipated trip next week. McKenzie can hardly control herself when we talk about it. We can't wait. Hard to believe that soon after that, it will be Thanksgiving...and then Christmas. What a fun time of year. This is when it starts to fly by.

A Good Game of Hide N Seek

For some reason McKenzie could not find Evan when they were playing their regular game of hide n seek on Sunday morning. I was laughing so hard. I guess she is used to this robe hanging on the back of our door.

All the while, Brynn was laying on the bed looking cute.

Cool Kicks

More McKenzie-isms

The other day I told Kenzie that her shoes were on backwards. She looked down at her feet, studied them and then replied "Mom, they are not on backwards. They are on forwards. I think you mean they are the wrong feet."

On our way home from Trader Joes, McKenzie's balloon flew away. After crying for a minute, she asked "is my balloon floating up to Heaven? Does Heavenly Father like balloons?" I quickly said "NO he does not." HAHA. "Think before you speak Brooke," I thought. I couldn't help it. I can't stand balloons. I promised her we would get another one when we return to the store in a few days.

On our way to gymnastics as I was throwing on some lip gloss (yeah, I go all out with the makeup) Kenzie asked "when my face gets bigger can I wear makeup?" I think she meant when she gets older. Funny kid. "Grandma lets me wear her make-up." Thanks a lot mom.

Daddy's Daughter

Many people say that Brynn looks just like Evan (minus the double chin). She is sweet like her Daddy, that's for sure.

Puzzle Pass Time

McKenzie is our little puzzle queen these days. It is one of her favorite things to do. Unfortunately, she is really good at them and it doesn't take her that long to finish one, even three. I am constantly looking for a quiet pass time for this kid. She just goes and goes...I am trying to channel this energy and active little brain. This gave me about 5 mins of peace today:

McKenzie has always been Kenz, Kenzie, Mac, Kenzo,..you get the point. When we gave this sweet baby the name Brynn, we thought "there is no way anyone can shorten this one." Well, instead my dear husband has decided to lengthen it. "McBrynnser." I guess he thinks it goes well with McKenzie. I am really hoping that this one won't stick. :)
Here she is with her never ending grin. She is a sweet sweet baby.