The second half of september

 Hudson's class made a project about dinosaurs. 

 These two have discovered the fun they can have together in the "garden" - aka dirt, with a few veggies. Man they get so dirty so quick, but they definitely enjoy it!

 My mom and dad got to visit with old friends they've known for a very long time. Our house was perfect for hosting them too, so it worked out well!

 These days Lego is always up in the mix, and is always having her space invaded. I don't think she minds...

 The last weekend in September we went to Abbie's place in San Diego to visit her and Mark and see their new house. We also got to go paddle boarding for the first time! It was so fun! And of course the kids were happy because we were with family AND on the beach. Even though I had a cold, it was still a good time!

 There are lots of cool parks in our area, and now that Stella is a little older they seem to enjoy their time together more at these kinds of places. Stella is certainly more of a dare devil that Hudson, so she keeps up with him pretty darn well!

 After most trips to the park, like time out in the "garden", the kids are a mess. So what do we do? Strip down, and turn on the hose of course. Or throw them in the bath - both of which they love!

 My good friend Chiraphone was visiting from Cambodia so it's been a blast to see her and catch up again! 

 Hudson had photo day at school, and i nabbed a few shots at home beforehand. I LOVE this one of stella photo bombing!! So hilarious. Of course i love all these pictures, which is why i put them on my blog. :)

 Stella is totally a left handed kid! 

We have great neighbors who have given us permission to use their pool anytime…and we do!! it's so nice on these warm days to have this option to cool down and be outside!

the first half of september

 Unfortunately we're still having hot temps, so we made the most of it by going to the beach any time we could!

 For my birthday we wen to Santa Monica, where Andy surprised me by inviting my good friend sandra and her boyfriend to join us. Then we ran into another friend while we were down there! SO fun!

 we had a great time out in chicago/indiana!

a trip to chicago

After almost a year away, we took a trip out to chicago to see the grandparents and aunts/uncles on the Rosdil side of the family! It was so great to have time to visit and be together! Our trip included a visit to the Lincoln park zoo, a day with Andy's close friends and their families, a visit from all the Rosdil family and some family friends, and lots of memories. I will upload pictures from my phone as well. It was nice to get out of the heat too, as it was in the 100s here in LA but only in the low 60s out there! Wonderful break!! The kids did ok on the longer plane ride - the last hour is always the hardest it seems, but we survived, and i don't think we disrupted too many peoples flights!

 Stella is such a hugger, and willingly gives great hugs these days! She also gives the sweetest kisses, and though she's fairly independent, she doesn't hesitate to sit on your lap or pull your hand to go do something with her. There's definitely some sibling rivalry happening now, and the amount of fighting/stealing toys/crying in the house has gone up significantly. Stella often says "mine" and "no" - even if it doesn't make sense to say them under the circumstances! So she and hudson are getting at each other over many things, often. Yea, so that's fun. Hopefully we can figure out a way to keep the peace among them…otherwise i may just start wearing ear plugs during they day to help quiet the screams.