Daddy's little girl

Mike and Allison are all smiles as they watch Nathan blow out the candles.

Happy 4th Birthday!

Hard to believe that my little boy is 4 years old now. We celebrated with dinner out, followed by a trip to see Christmas lights at CALM, and then back home for cake and ice cream. We had held a party the day before with his school friends, but we made the mistake of telling him that his actual birthday was in fact the next day. So with some creativity and help from Nina Liz, we had another party! But that smile made it all worth it. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATHAN!

Nathan and a lego-made DIego smile for the camera

We recently visted Legoland in Carlsbad, CA for a pre-birthday celebration for Nathan. A great time was had by all. There aren't many places you can wear shorts at in the middle of November.

The Halloween Story

It was October 31, Halloween night. Nathan and Allison set off to go trick-or-treating with good friends, Nixon and Lola, and their cousins, Jonah and Emma.

Halloween Story

Shortly after our pictures, Allison got upset and was in a bad mood.

Halloween Story

So Allison went home with Mama Lou (Ma-moo) and Nathan and mom went trick-or-treating with our friends. Nathan loved climbing out of the wagon and running up to the neighbor's doors. He was so proud of himself because he always remembered to say "Thank you."

Halloween Story

But after we got home and Nathan graciously shared all of his Halloween candy...

Halloween Story continues

...Allison was finally happy. THE END.