I loved the Halloween costumes the kids picked this year. Layla recently took notice of my Rainbow Brite dolls and books from when I was child and that's who she wanted to be. Since they don't make the costume for kids we made our own version. And Aidan, after much debating and thinking, decided on Grave Robber.
Celebrating with cousins to come!
For the past week I have been going for a morning walk to Starbucks to pick up my coffee. And also to get in exercise that I actually enjoy. It's a two mile walk with a 'mountain' along the way. It's really just a hill but to five year old Layla it is like a mountain. They walked all the way there and back with no complaints. And they were rewarded with tumblers for their hot cocoa.
The boys went out of town this past weekend so Layla and I got up super early at 4am to go to the Balloon Fiesta with my parents. I beleive that no matter how many times you see it, it will be completely amazing each and every time.
Our first stop was hot chocolate, coffee and Tom Thumb donuts.
And then it was time for lift off.
On Tuesday Layla started soccer. She harrassed us to sign her up and so we did. She had a lot of fun and I think she will be quite good. I loved watching her practice.
Well, today was the day we sent Layla off to Kindergarten. She was excited. She said she was happy on the outside and sad on the inside. I said I was too. It was kind of strange without her here with me today. She's my sidekick, my shadow. There was no Disney channel playing in the background. No getting milk. It was very quiet. But she had a great day and made some new friends.
And of course sassy pants.
xoxo
Summer break has officially come to an end for us. Excuse my language, but where the eff did summer go?! It was definitely a laid back summer for us. A lot of time spent with family and friends in the backyard. And now that that has all passed we are at the beginning of another school year. Today was Aidan's first day not only as a third grader, but also his first day at a new school. The choice to transfer was a tough one but Bobby and I beleive we made the right decision. He had a great first day and has a few friends in his class. He gets to sit next to Gabby and was shocked to learn that her full name is Gabriella. I look forward to what this year has in store for him. I know he will continue to learn and grow and change right before my very eyes.
He had to put his backpack on the floor because it was filled to the max with supplies.
xoxo.
Aidan is a puzzle fanatic. Me not so much. Although it has a way of sucking me in if I'm nearby. Anyway, Bobby put in a call to his sister Lorraine to see if she might be available for a puzzle building session since she loves them to. And so she she came. Aidan loved having someone to share in his love of puzzle building. Layla also helped put in a piece here and there. She mostly took pictures.
As you know, last week I went with the girls to see Katy Perry in Broomfield. Well before the girl trip ever came up, Bobby and I had decided to go to Phoenix to see her so that we could go with Dino and Alex. So Bobby and I flew out yesterday and I did it all again. She was just as spectacular as she was the first time. And it was fun to have Bobby along with me. And between us, I think he wanted to meet her just as much as I did.
We started off by checking into Hermosa Inn. I highly reccommend it. It's small, cozy and everyone is very friendly. Bobby had accidentally booked the room for the 2nd instead of the 3rd but luckily they had one room left. And at no extra charge to us.
My very favorite part was that they use real keys.
This was our little casita.
The view from outside our door.
I don't like snakes but this rail for the steps was just too cool.
One of our cocktail stops was to the swanky Biltmore.
My favorite part of that place was the giant chess/checkerboard.
Then we went back to our hotel and had a couple drinks there.
Finally it was concert time!
We splurged and did the VIP package. We got a goody bag with a beach towel, lollipop and red heart sunglasses. We got a badge that clearly stated no backstage access. Boo. We got drink coupons and as you know at a concert where the cocktails are $10, those were like gold. Inside the VIP room there was popcorn, soft pretzels with cheese and candy galore. My favorite were the Pop Rocks. I haven't had those in ages.
You know me. I'm a sucker for an out of focus picture.
That's what you get for waking up in Vegas.
I wanna see your peacock.
This was never the way I planned.
Your so super sonic.
It's not like the movies.
Big pimpin'.
Fine fresh fierce.
A few quick photos before heading to the airport.
It was short, sweet and I loved every minute of it.
XOXO
My brother Michael is leaving in a few weeks to Europe. His favorite place is Buffalo Wild Wings so we took him there for a little farewell lunch. Aidan loves to watch Mav vs. Food. He convinces Michael to do the blazin' challenge. The challenge is 12 wings in 6 minutes. They are drenched in sauce that is crazy hot, hence the name blazin'.
The game face.
The challenge.
And after all that, he loves them still.
It was fun but also very painful to watch. And incase you're wondering there was no prize.
We love you Michael!
The curlers.
Before the show.
Opening. She mostly just smiled but I thought she was adorable anyway.
Ballet.
Tap.
The End.
She was so cute and happy. Although she didn't like how itchy her costume was.
I have a few more with family after the show but the internet is a little slow so those will come soon.
