Happy Halloween

Well Gracie received her Student of the Month Award today. She was so happy--we got so many great pictures of the event. Here is one of us outside displaying her "proud accomplishment." Cole did Ok, pretty impatient, but he hung in there. Gracie's teacher read aloud a beautiful letter that she had written about Gracie. And she was awarded a Mimi's cafe certificate for a free kid's meal. Oh, and I of course, got the bumper sticker I can put on my car displaying Gracie's achievements. It was a happy morning..I hope your Halloween is safe and full of laughter.

Sat. night...

We were invited to a BBQ at a lady, Eileen's, house who owns a winery. It was an appreciation dinner for Robert, Don and Greg (Golden Crown Productions) for all of their hardwork over the summer putting on the concerts. It was so beautiful out there--overlooking Temecula. It is called Villa de Amor. The kids got to run around--there was so much land. It was fantastic. Robert played quitar and sang with the other guys so that was fun for him (As you can see in the picture). Bryan came this weekend and joined us too, so that made the kids happy. This place was beautiful. They hold weddings there too. Right when we got there though, I wondered how long will it take for one of my kids to get hurt? Boom! Cole sat on the hammock and flipped over and fell right on his eye :( We had fun but I was tired after running around all night. Tell me what your day consisted of??? Goodnight!!

Fall is here..but it doesn't feel like it in Temecula

Today we had visions of seeing our friends and going through the corn maze and checking out all of the pumpkins--I pictured it in my mind as a cold and blistery day...no such luck!! When I left my house at 3 pm it was 80 degrees in OUR house. Ughhh...still we had a good time. But definitely not the FALL we wish for...what did you do today?

today......

Oct 11th, hmmmm....we got to see some old friends today and have dinner, although not very relaxing or much talking time since the kids were a little wild, our 3 and 6 yr olds and their 2 and 3yr olds.....picture that!! We had a nice visit though. We had hoped to make it to the pumpkin patch but not enough time.

We found out today that Gracie has been selected to be Student of the Month, a very high honor according to Ms. Sumner...As only a few are honored throughout the year. Gracie has no idea and will not know until she is called up at the assembly in the multi purpose room in a couple of weeks. This is so exciting. I clearly remember being honored with Top Citizen of the Month when I was young too!! And ironically Gracie and I were just talking about it and she was asking me if I remembered. Anyway, we are so proud of her and I will be sure and post some pictures.....

Gracie and her teacher, Ms. Sumner, whom she ADORES.

Gracie is excellling in school, past all of our expectations, and absolutely loves every moment of it. She doesn't like to miss a day of it, hmmmm...does this remind you of someone?

Cole's Mommy and Me

We have started Mommy and Me again, but this time it is Cole. It is the same class I have taken Gracie to for all these years. We LOVE the teacher, Mrs. Russo, and we are having a great time. We meet once a week on Tues. It is growing on Cole, finally. He seems to enjoy it, but acts very shy. We even celebrated his birthday there too. He is happy though because he is going to school like Gracie and has a back pack.

Hello, from Brownie Girl

Hey there, just a quick hello. We are getting the carpets cleaned today so I am running around getting things picked up. Gracie had her 1st Brownie meeting yesterday. She has officially graduated from Daisies and bridged over to Brownies. She loves it--it is so cool to look over and see the girls all in brown now instead of blue. Here is a photo!! Please, Please, Please let us know you are reading this and leave any comments you wish--we don't know who is out there and we love to all come and read!!! Love to everyone,
Trina

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More of Disneyland

Kids & Robert flying high!
Gracie and Mama went matching braids one day!

Lightening McQueen

Cole was in awe!!

No, not the Tea Cup Ride, just photo opp!

We decided to not chance it at their young age, since Mama gets so sick on "spinny" rides. We were not sure if Gracie and Cole would get sick and why ruin our time at Disneyland? ;)

Who's peeking back at you?

Pumpkin Picture--see four little eyes.....

Hunga Bunga

Robert takes the kids on hikes in the Santa Rosa Plateau, which is where "Hunga Bunga" lives. They go there and tell stories and have picnics ( sometimes I try and go, but usually I have a SPA party). Robert took them there yesterday and they had a great time. Cole told me "'Hunga Bunga' was hiding". :)

Gracie and her Favorite Princess!

Gracie was all SMILES here...she is so intrigued with Ariel!