HALLOWEEN!

If you know me, you know I LOVE Halloween! I think its even more fun now that Kate is big enough to actually trick-or-treat and enjoy all the spooky festivities. She had a few costume options but the unicorn was her favorite (...and the only one she would wear without screaming) and I think it was just the most darling thing I have ever seen. If you got to see her little booty shake in it as she walked around all night, then you know, there isn't anything cuter. She is such a doll. As for Mike and I well, if you cant tell we are Popeye and Olive Oil. It was my first attempt at homemade costumes and I think they turned out pretty good and it was really fun making them.

We got to go to our wards trunk-or-treat and we also went trick-or-treating with some of our friends. Their neighborhood is awesome! Kate got nothing but full and king sized candy bars. Another fantastic Halloween!

I'm already counting down the days until next year...

don't mind my closed eyes, it happened in EVERY picture

Something is seriously wrong

...with me this Halloween.

Last night we snuggled up to watch a good scary movie, The Strangers. I've seen it before so I wasn't even scared to watch it. Then about half way through I got totally scared, wanted to turn it off but didn't, and was paralyzed with fear. After it ended I made Mike check all the closets, doors and under the beds!! He teased me until I was on the verge of tears. AND I change the channel as fast as i can every time the Paranormal Activity 2 commercial comes on.

This isn't me. I love scary. I love ANYTHING Halloween. I need to toughen up!

Oak Glen

Last weekend we decided to take a trip up to Oak Glen, one of my favorite things to do in the month of October. Last year we went and dressed for a crisp fall day and we were DYING it was so hot so this year I wasn't going to make that mistake, I checked the weather report and it said low 70's. Perfect. We threw on shorts and t-shirts and headed up.... well I learned my lesson, Never trust the Internet. It was 42 degrees and freezing!! I had to buy a sweatshirt and Kate a hat and Mike just suffered through it. All the other people in parkas and mittens were looking at us like "what bad parents." Besides the weather (which would have been great if we were dressed appropriately) it was a blast! A petting zoo, pony rides,a pumpkin patch and candy, what more could you ask for?Even though we don't really get that fallish feeling here at least we have somewhere close that does.
petting zoo
Carmel apples, of course




Kate was so exhausted she feel right asleep on Mike's shoulders...but she didn't even think about letting go of that rock candy

NO!

... her new favorite word.

Laguna Beach

Fish and chips

We missed Mikey all weekend : (The beach was literally right under our balcony

The hotel sent up a tent and some smores so Kate could "camp" in our room

Kate made a bff at the pool. there was a staircase that went straight from the pool to the beach and the workers would set up chairs and bring us towels, it was awesome. Oh and the water was perfect which is so weird for October. Lucky us.

This weekend Mike had to go to Laguna for business and me and Kate got to tag along. He was busy all day so me and missy were on our own. We were lonely without Mike all weekend but the fancy hotel helped us forget : ) We spent a lot of time at the pool/beach , shopping, and eating. I fell in love with Laguna and am now trying to convince Mike we need to move there. I'll keep you posted... It was a great weekend and the best part was that it was free!

Utah Trip

Last week Kate and I jumped in with my Mom and Dad (+ dogs...) for a quick trip to Utah for Pat and Angela's Sealing. I'll admit the drive was tough with a 1 1/2 year old, 2 dogs, and 2 very slow driver but we made it and it was totally worth it to get to spend such a special day with their little family.

In true Anderson fasion we stopped in at the candy shop and loaded up on treats
While we were there Brooke, Noriko and I took the kiddos up to Gardener Village to enjoy the brisk fall weather and see all the witches that were out for Halloween : ) It was so much fun! We totally loved getting to spend some quality time with the fam because we don't get nearly enough.

Together Forever

On Friday, August 13 our little family of 3 was sealed in the San Diego Temple. I can easily say that it was the best day of all of our lives. To know that we will be together forever is the most comforting feeling I have ever felt. I'm so thankful for my testimony of the gospel and all the blessing of the temple. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful husband and beautiful baby girl. I love them more then anything and now we will be a family for time and all eternity. It was the most perfect day I have ever had.

you can see more pictures here : )

oh and dont mind my stringy unbrushed hair, thank you wind and ocean air