October 2022

 So many fun adventures in October

Art project we did in Cole's classroom

We purchased new tablets for the kids

Jog-a-thon. Cole ran 30 laps

Cole and his BFF Carter after the run

Alexis ran 32 laps

She had the most laps in her class

Just Between Friends (JBF) is a consignment organization I am involved with...I sell my own clothes and I also tag and sell clothes for 5-6 other women.  And I work at the sale. So I am usually pretty busy during that time.  This is my work area.

Happy birthday Mom

One of the items I was selling for another women was a cash register. The kids had a fun time making sure it worked properly. 

The kids wanted to sleep outside in the tent again but the air quality was really bad from fires.  So we decided to move the tent inside.

Saying good night

Alexis designed book marks for her friends.

Trying on our Halloween costumes

On our way to California

Grandma surprised the kids with craft items.  Coloring and playing with clay was a huge hit.

Grandma spoiled them with breakfast every morning

Ice Cream truck

Dinner

We were so blessed to visit Allen's aunt Marie.  This was a few days before she passed away.

We stopped by to visit Allen's cousins Kerry and Linda.  The kids enjoyed their putting area.

Grandma saying nightly prayers

Eating breakfast outside. Grandma make sure the kids are warm.

Running through the water.

Wine tasing at Firestone

Grandma and Grandpa to the kids to the beach to see sand dunes.  First a McDonalds's lunch.

We met Dave and Shelley for dinner

Cole enjoying his breakfast.

Grandpa and the dogs.

We drove to Bakersfield one day and visited our first house.

My apartment in Bakersfield.

Where we worked and met.

Bob's house in Bakersfield.

We were able to visit our friend Katie. So fun seeing her in person.

We stopped at our favorite Mexican place.

Still so yummy.  Our favorite waiter from 20 years ago still worked there.

Good morning.  Spoiled kids:)

Alexis was really into making things from clay. She as so creative.  

A day at the park.

Cole covered this rock with mud.  Fun times with Grandma.

Wine Tasting with Alice and David. Firestone.

They have another area to enjoy that overlooks the vineyards.  So beautiful.  

Then we stopped by Rancho Sisquoc.  

The next day we met up with them again at the beach where they were staying.  The kids got to swing.

We had some cocktails and laughed and laughed.

We heard the ice cream truck again. So we were waiting outside hoping to get some ice cream.  We did not find him:(

We met up with some family to have pizza and beer.  Alexis and Cole with their cousin Cade.

Don, Bob, Allen and David

Don and Bob

After pizza we went to Allen's cousin Renee's house to play ping pong and have some cocktails.  Allen and Renee having a fun game.

Don and Allen

Shelley and David 

Out to dinner

Wine tasting again:)  Andrew Murray.

Koehler Winery 

Fess Parker

Having too much fun:)

Fess Parker

Fun with the hose

Grandma and Grandpa had a celebration for Alexis's birthday.  Yummy cupcakes

Cole playing soccer

Alexis playing soccer.  She is the second girl from the right in orange.

She has the ball (left side, orange)

She scored her first goal!!!

Note from Alexis "My Mom hates me I know it!!!"  I was making her clean the play room before we had friends over.  I love the part where she says "I know it!" I had a good laugh.

I came upstairs to this...what is happening?

Cole cuddling with Max in the morning

Darth Vader.  On our way to school

Rey. 

School Pictures

We had friends over for dinner and trick or treating.  I organized some games to keep the kids occupied.  This was the monster prize box.

Pin the spider on the web

Alexis was making mummy pretzels 

Getting ready for the scavenger hunt

Pictures with fun props. Alexis and Eve

Alexis, Cole and Carter

Cole and Carter

All the kids...ready to trick or treat

There were 30ish of us going through the neighborhood. My neighbors are so amazing.  I let them know our plans and they all had candy ready for us.  Such a fun night.