Category Archives: Holidays

Gingerbread Houses

17 Dec 2012

Not Like Mom Used To Make.

But, still super fun. Trader Joe’s Kits have the genius of architectural gravity on their side.
You can erect the walls, raise the roof, and put the candy on with no waiting.

Nanu, thank you so much for coming over and helping me uphold the tradition!
And for bringing candy too – We just made it!
The “giant” amount of icing I made? Was just enough. (#Itoldyouso)

The kids want to eat these SO BAD.
I told them they need to wait until the evening of the 24th.

Poll: Shall I keep my word, or shall I cave early?

Halloween Night

01 Nov 2012


This is Oscar’s “real” costume. He’s a Ghoul.


His claws were his favorite and most special part of his costume.
I was hoping for a non-scary costume, but alas.


Lucy got a last-minute gift from Dad, a Snow White costume.
Hula Girl out, — Hello, Disney Princess.


It’s been a long and grueling week, with too many costume variations to keep track of.
I was just happy that they were happy.


Ellie the Ladybug!


Aww, the Browns. Too cute!


Our Trick Or Treating crew


Lucy was so fun to trick or treat with!
I had an absolute blast with her! She was fearless and “into it”.


We went on West Clay – second year in a row. Great spot. This is during the hour between 6pm when we started, and 7, when the rain came.
After that, we called it. Both kids were satisfied with the slightly smaller haul.
I felt so happy that the rain held off for as long as it did.


Omi and Opi’s house is right around the corner!


They were so AWESOME to have dinner ready for us!


The End.