The Next Best Thing

After 4 days either curled on the couch, tucked under the covers on my bed or sprawled on the lawn with Edward (Twilight) I went to see the movie Saturday morning. It was the next best thing to the book. Although I don't think I would have liked the movie had I not read the book, it was good. It was nice to put a face with a name for the next book. Edward was really not my type, however he grows on you. I like Bella, she was innocent, awkward and sweet. It felt short, but flowed well. I thought I would never read the book, but decided to give it a try. I was bitten immediately. The author does a great job developing the characters, which the movie lacked. I want to see more however, just to see more of Jakob.

The Next Best Thing to Floyd is Australian Pink Floyd, who put on a great show Saturday night. Their visional effects (lasers, obscure videos, acting, and giant pig ballon) combined with such amazing music did not disapoint. Not only was the band extrememly entertaining, but the crowd was as well. It was great to see parents with their children. The most memorable had to be the drunk guy in front of Kim A. who offered a pregnant women some weed, and the funky dude who took our picture and flung his arms wildly to the music only added to the atmostsphere. My favorite part was watching Mike's childish grin and see his eyes light up with remembrance of times past. Sitting and listening to Floyd with good friends in the good old days. (the 90's)

One Year One Week and One Day

MilaBelle turned 1 last Sunday, but we celebrated all week. I truly believe you should never limit your birthday to just one day. We bought a 12 month size dress when MilaBelle was born and took her picture in it every month to see her grow. Here's one month old...
And today...

We had a pink cake and pink ice cream

"Whoa, is that all for me?"

Hendrix thought it was great that she got to eat right off the counter at Grandma's.

Washin' it down with a little milk.

The fun gifts: A farm house with the cutest animals, which Mila tries to say the sounds the animals do.

And sharing her ball dropping, noise making, button pushing toy with friends. Happy Birthday sweet girl, you are a joy in our lives.

Startin' the Season right.

The Lakers are 3 for 3 with another win on the horizon this evening against the LA (red-headed stepchild) Clipppers. We're looking forward to a great season and are happy basketball has begun. We broke out the season schedule and Lakers doormat. Although Hendrix's Lakers gear is getting a little small, he bleeds purple and gold.

Halloween: Tricks and Treats

We had a great Halloween celebration that lasted over a week. It began with seeing "The Regrets" at a cool hole in the wall restaurant in Glendale, called La Perla. I only mention this new local (if you call Yuma local) band because one day they may be famous and I want to be one of the first fans who knew they were good. I'm a little bias seeing as my brother is the lead vocal. They all met in their ward. They're rockin' Mormons.

The next night we traveled the uneventful drive to Yuma to celebrate Halloween at my brother's house. Tamara and Jared go all out for Halloween, going on 8 years now. Great food, she homemakes, awesome prizes for dressing up, spooky decorations and fun games and friends.

Best Couple Winners: Bekah and Tyler as Juno and Bleeker

Most Creative Costumes Winners: Mike and Leah as iPod Ads

Runners Up for Best Couple: Natalie and Roland as Mario and The Princess.

The following weekend. Halloween Day Hendrix, MilaBelle and I dressed up to attend a really fun Halloween carnival in Chandler where the kids got to play games, and win candy all for the cheap entry fee of a bag of candy.

Cutest 3 year archeologist Winner: Hendrix as Indiana Jones

Sweetest Baby Witch Winner: MilaBelle as good witch with a wand instead of a broom and a tiny little hat.


I'll cast a spell on you, just say the word.

THE LOOT.

We made it about 45 minutes trick or treating, before Hendrix announced he was done. We were home only 20 minutes before he asked to go to bed, it was only 7:30pm. But who am I to agrue. Although the kids were snug in their beds, Mike and I continued to celebrate by watching scary movies on T.V. and then went to a Haunted House on Sat. night. It was totally scary. It was at a friend's parents house, so I thought it would be pretty mild, but it totally freaked me out. By the end, I was buried in Mike's back, my head tucked in his shoulder blades, my arms wrapped around his chest and still screaming. It was great.

We hope everyone else had an amazing Halloween.

When the Cat's away the Mice will Play!

In the effort of having a quiet moment to myself, I asked the kids to play in the front room, while I got ready for the day. 15 minutes tops. I'm a fast blowdryer. They were very quiet, didn't bug me one bit, which means... they were doing something they shouldn't. I emerge from the bathroom to see this....

And This...

And finally this...

Mike had made pancakes the day before, and this was about 10 of them. Needless to say, they weren't hungry for lunch and I had to use three different sweepers to clean up the mess. So, much for a moment to myself.

On to cuttier things. Hendrix loves his games, but most of them have to be played while MilaBelle is sleeping. (small items she can swallow and she messes with everthing) He'll be happy when she's a bit older and can actually play with him.

So, while she's doing this...

We get to do this... Here's Hendrix "reading" the instructions on how to play mouse trap.