More October Fun

In October we attended the wedding of a dear friend who also happens to be one of our favorite teachers.  She was James’s fifth-grade teacher and is now Anna’s History teacher in fifth-grade.  We’ve known her for many years, have been praying about a husband for her, and were delighted to be invited.  It’s been years since we attended a wedding; the last time the kids were very small.  So, they enjoyed seeing what a wedding and reception was all about.  

The two extroverts in the family enjoyed dancing, while the two introverts were ready to go before the dancing even began.  

Look who caught the bouquet! 

October was also the month that Anna signed up for her school’s talent show, picked a song to dance to, choreographed the dance, practiced, auditioned, made it into the show, and performed in the talent show.  Amazing.  We were so proud of her determination and follow-through in handling every aspect of this event.  

A Girls Week

While the boys were in California in October, Anna and I enjoyed some girl time. 

We went shopping for her own makeup for Nutcracker which she was very excited about. 

We went out to dinner one night…  

We rearranged her bedroom furniture to allow more floor space.  Now she has room to dance – or play solitaire!

Another day we went shopping at Claires & Bath & Body Works – two of Anna’s favorite places to go shopping.  

We also had a movie night, went to Starbucks, Anna slept over at a friend’s house one night, went for a walk, and had one of Anna’s ballet friends over.  We crammed as much fun in as we could and we both really enjoyed our time together.  

California Bound

Over Fall Break in October, the boys headed to CA for a guys trip.  Part of James’ 13th birthday gift last April was a trip with Dad somewhere in the US, and James chose to go to Los Angeles.  He was curious about what a big city was like and so off they went! 

They flew into San Francisco first and spent a few days.  Kenny has been there several times for work conferences and knows the city a bit, so decided to have some fun there first.  

The Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory…

The Inter-Continental Mark Hopkins Hotel in San Francisco…

A boat tour under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz…

The seals on Pier 39…

A basketball game between the Golden State Warriors & LA Lakers…

Then on to LA for several days.  

The Hollywood sign from The Griffith Conservatory…

 

The Chinese Theater…

Hollywood Boulevard…

An LA Dodgers baseball game against San Diego Padres…

Beverly Hills & Rodeo Drive…

Pink’s Hot Dogs…

The Millenium Biltmore hotel in LA…

The Santa Monica Pier and Beach…