Halloween Time

October has been so fun. Anticipating what each kid and friend is going to be for Halloween and watching or making that happen. Kaden had wanted to be a Skeleton, but as we were researching for his 6th birthday party (working on a Lego theme), we came across a "Lego" costume. And...that was the end of the Skeleton. So we seached for the perfect box and decided what we needed. "I want to be an 8 Lego..." , and Mom says "A what?". Kaden, "You know, Mom, the one with 8 circles." And so...this is how Halloween '09 goes for Kaden. It turned out pretty cute (if I do say so myself).

He was glowing at school as everyone noticed him, (hard to not notice a box). I LOVE that he felt special as he walked around the playground...because I know for sure that he is growing up...and that someday soon...it may not be "cool" to be a lego. But for now, I am enjoying his happy little face!

Early Halloween Fun

After filling up at Soup Plantation, we grabbed all the costumes and we headed towards Woodland Hills. Thanks to the Leininger's who invited us for Trunk or Treating at Cam's school. Jeff's car was tricked out and the kids had fun going from trunk to trunk collecting goodies. The 2 younger boys were ADORABLE in their Superman costumes.

Sophia and Kaden as Cow Girl and Race Car Driver (my Astronaut prediction was a bit off).

Here are all the kids below in the back of Jeff's car. Final costume summary...2 Supermans, Belle, Alice in Wonderland, Cowgirl, and Lightening McQueen Race Car Driver. ADORABLE!

The kids all enjoyed seeing eachother. Thanks again Leininger's for another night of fun.
And by the way...I am enjoying getting to know our new camera.

The Kids at the Park

Here are the kids at the park playing a round of soccer. The rest of the crew wanted to play a bit after watching Kaden's game.

Here is Sophia after playing at the park. She's been having a blast.

Here are the girls at the park...Sophia has the most beautiful natural smile EVERY time I say SMILE! Cassidy wants to do everythig Sophia is doing...today, she is her little idol.

So Far So Good

It is 4:45 and all is well...nothing major to report except some good old fun. The kids have been playing ALL day. We have been to the park twice and played soccer, blew bubbles, drawn with chalk, and ridden on vehicles. Other than lunch they have been going non stop, but they are keeping each other busy :).

The kids are in the bath as we speak...chalk was a bit messy. We are headed to Soup Plantation for dinner and then to Woodland Hills for Trunk or Treat at Cameron Leininger's School. I'll post later and let you all know the costume choices...I predict Astronaut, Dinosaur, A Princess of some sort, and a Cow Girl...but we'll see.

Wish us luck at the Soup P!!!!

Let The Games Begin

The Ross Kids are HERE!!!!!!! And we are PUMPED UP! Cameron brought the kids up to the "rillo last night and we switched up car seats, unpacked bags, and re-packed Cam so she could try and hit at 6am flight to the SF wedding!

She and Sawyer got off at 4am, and all the kids slept until about 7am :). Kaden, Cassidy, Addison, and Sophia all quickly got dressed and made it to Kaden's soccer game at 8am. The kids watched Kaden play (3 goals today... way to go Kaden), and then we were off to "The Rolling Pin" donut shop. It took all the power in me not to stop at all the garage sales on our way...but we got our donuts and headed home.

So far they are "looking for jewels" in the sand box, playing "Mom and Dad", and playing restaurant. It's about 10am and all is well. Pictures to come later!

The Secret's Out

Okay. It wasn't much of a secret but more of a work in progress. I am so glad you decided to click and take a look at "The Epstein's". You may want to start back in September and click My First Blog to start...or browse as you fit. Enjoy!