Trick or Treat!

It was a fun night, but we're all exhausted! We went to Bountiful to trick-or-treat in Grandma Nancy and Papa Steve's neighborhood (from past experience we know they give full size candy bars there). We met up with Uncle Cameron, Aunt Brittany and cousin Cade, and we all went through the neighborhood together. 

Mason has really been fascinated with "package trucks" these days. Anytime he sees a UPS or FEDEX truck, he points it out to me and is so excited about it. Therefore, it was only appropriate that Mason dress up as a "package man" for Halloween. He was a UPS guy. As my sister put it, "So many kids dress up as super heros like Spiderman, Superman, or Batman. Mason is going as the working man's hero...the UPS Guy." So true! 

Ellie was a pretty little lady bug. This was Ellie's first year trick-or-treating, and after the first few houses she wasn't as nervous and grasped the idea. She was walking up to the door, reaching her hand in the candy bowls, and placing the candy in her own pumpkin bucket. By the end she was even trying to say "trick or treat." 

While we were out, I told Mason that we were going to go to a few more houses and then it would be time to go home. He laughed at my comment and said, "Mommy, you're just kidding! We are going to go to a lot more houses!" It's so fun to see genuine excitement in your children.

Mason, the UPS Guy

Ellie the pretty ladybug

Ellie and Grandma Nancy--off we go!

Ellie, Mason and Cade

Ellie combing her hair and Mason doing UPS Guy paperwork

Out in the neighborhood

Brittany, Cade, Mason and Ellie

Pumpkin Patch

We took a trip to the pumpkin patch a few days ago. Mason and Ellie had a great time wandering through the pumpkins. Here are a few pictures of the fun.

This is a typical interaction between Mason and Ellie. Mason loves playing with Ellie's ponytails and Ellie hates it.

Mason finding his way out of the hay maze all by himself! 

Eeeewwwwyyyy!!! Squashed pumpkin!

Finding the perfect pumpkin.

Visiting The Foths

We went to visit Grandma Trish, Grandpa Mike and Aunt Brooke a few days ago. It was great to be able to see them. We had a fun visit and always love the time we get to spend with them. 

Grandma Trish and Grandpa Mike with Mason and Ellie
Ellie and Aunt Brooke
Ellie dozing on Grandpa Mike
Of course, we had to make a trip to the beach while we were there.

Mason Turns 3!

Mason had his 3rd birthday yesterday and it was a great day. I wanted to make the day special for him so we did two of his favorite activities. We started out by going to the "duck park" to feed the ducks and play. Then we went to the pet store to look at all the animals. Mason was very excited because there were 7 cats for adoption that we got to look at. We had to wait for Daddy to get home before we could open any presents and that was hard for Mason. He asked me so many times during the day "When is Daddy coming home?" He convinced me to let him open "just a little one" before Dad got home and I gave in. His new sunglasses look awesome! Daddy finally got home and we ate Mason's requested dinner: chicken nuggets and chips. It was very tasty! Mason was excited about his gifts. He is so genuine with his reactions that it is fun to watch him open them. Uncle Cameron, Aunt Brittany, Caden, Kathryn, Lilly and Sophie came over for cake and ice cream. It was a fun celebration and we were glad we could share it with so many people. Mason stayed up late playing with his toys. When I put him to bed that night, he asked me, "Mom, will I still be 3 tomorrow?" He really enjoyed his day and is thrilled to be 3 years old. We love you, Mason!

Mason is 3!
New baseball glove from Daddy
Birthday Boy
Make a wish!
Ellie's reaction to not being able to play with Mason's new toys.