Happy Halloween!

It's no surprise what Kenzo wanted to be for Halloween this year!

The return of the ever-popular mustache!!

Pretty proud of my homemade candy bag, complete with fire hose and axe. 

Chase and Kenzo re-creating the scene from his birthday party!

Enjoying the candy frenzy at the Boatworks Mall in town.

Pirate Noah and Firefighter Kenzo!

Earlier that day, everyone showed up in costume at pre-school...super cute!

We've had some beautiful fall days here - chilly, but perfect in the sunshine.

A trip to the library where we ran into friend, Colton. These two hardly see each other, but get along so nicely.
 

Last Saturday, we sadly had to say goodbye to our old boy, Oscar. 

He had a wonderful 14+ years with us and was the best dog ever.

Here's to wishing Oscar love, peace, pain-free running and jumping, endless treats, and lots of play time with Maggie and our other dog friends who are gone but not forgotten.

Cool October Stuff

Big Truck Day in Truckee!

Firetruck, ambulance, dump truck, grader, snow groomer, helicopter, police truck, sweeper, utility....well, you get the idea. All open for little boys to climb on and in - heaven!

These guys were out all day, showing kids how to operate their 

heavy (and mega expensive!) machinery - how awesome!

The beginnings of our Halloween decor.

This is our "nice" monster, keeping guard over our house to "protect us from mean monsters." - Kenzo

Tahoe City Harvest Festival yesterday.

Beautiful weather and so much fun for Kenzo and buddy, Noah! 

An eye patch for our pirate.

Mom was too slow on the pic. 

The boys feeling creepy things at one of the activity tables.

Cotton candy for a mid-morning snack?! 

Yep.

Lots of fun (dumb) goodies for the kids.

And of course, a pony ride! This one was cool, as they lead the ponies around the big field. 

Eric and Kenzo went to the south end of the lake to see the Kokanee salmon run (swim). 

Another beautiful fall day in Tahoe! 

Cruisin' on the trail.

Our cutie pie enjoying the day.

Tons of fish!

Watching all the action...

Keelan & Mason were there with their grandparents - what a fun play date!

Silly faces.

 

Fall....in Oregon

Kenzo and I had a great week in Portland! It was jammed packed with fun activities. 

Playing at Naomi & Maya's school. Check out Kenzo's face - squeals of delight mixed with terror?

The girls had a great time entertaining Kenzo!

One rainy day brought us to the Children's Museum, where Kenzo played with all the different displays.

Working away on the construction site was one of his favorites.

Yummy lunch with Uncle Tak!

I was so happy to get to eat some REAL food!!

Buddies Maya & Kenzo watching something on the iPad - aka: the world's best babysitter.

An adult evening out?!

Dinner at Yakuza and then ice cream at Salt & Straw - YUM! 

Thanks for taking the pic, Sum!

An absolutely gorgeous Saturday called us to the pumpkin patch!

First in line for the pony ride! That is one happy camper...must be genetic :)

Fun tractor ride through the rolling hills with cousins!

Nikko, Maya, Kenzo, Kaz & Naomi - too much fun together and lots of goofing around.

Lots.

Naomi and me.

Even mom and dad got in on the action!
 

Daren enjoying the beautiful day!

Mom, Kara & Dad.

Mini tractor ride - buddies!!

Kenzo LOVED Nikko - so sad we don't see each other more often! 

A great shot from Sumiko's camera!

Cute Kalish family!
 

The buddies picking out some BIG pumpkins...

...but happily settled for these mini ones!

Kenzo loved spending time with Grandma and Jiji - their house is so "perfect for me!" as Kenzo exclaimed.

Helping Jiji repair the fence. No pants on - what's the big deal?

Lunch at the Hillsboro Pharmacy counter - sharing a milkshake with my favorite date!