Halloween & Harvest

Usually we have a pumpkin carving party! This year continues to be to crazy for much of anything.  But we did carve as a family and it was a fun night. When Giada saw Gino painting she wanted to paint too. Then when she saw us carving she wanted to carve. I continue to notice differences in the kids. Gino of course immediately tried to eat the paint!

 Mikes per usual, excellent pumpkin! Jake this year! Giada thought it was pretty cool!

Mike and I went to a costume party. Well you never know how much everyone is going to be dressed up. Needless to say we were the most dressed up! Mike doesn't half ass costumes! They were fun. But I would forget I wasn't supposed to smile! lol

 Giada watched us get ready and asked if she could do her own makeup when we got back. Of course she did not forget and did a good job actually! We are scary!

Little ladybug and Frog enjoyed trick or treating at family and friends houses throughout the day. 

And Giada LOVED answering the door for trick or treaters. 

 Took some Halloween pics at Bre's studio when we were downtown trick or treating. Group pic looks pretty good for 8 kids under 4!  Giada of course says when she sees the pic "Cain is covering me up!"

Then I thought it would be fun to go back with Stella. Well you can see how well that turned out and this was the best photo of the options!  Classic!

Gino was so funny. He pulled this play mat from the other room, to the room we were in. Then laid in it with Stella after I laid her down.

 She says "look I have a pet friend" as this snail is crawling up her arm. I give her a look and she says, "what disgusting?" lol

 It's finally fall! Yet it is still 80 out!! Feels so warm! But, we can still enjoy a day at the lake with friends!

It's also that time of the year for harvest! Riding the harvester is so much fun for us and the kids!

So serious when they tasted the fresh oil! 

Kern Kids Birthday,Field Trip, Phillips Farms, Harvest Party, Costumes, Wedding & More!

Field trip for Giada! Teacher Jan has a walnut orchard. The kids got to head to her farm and learn how they are harvested. Giada and Maddie thought it was hilarious when they shook them out of the trees.  Some walnut painting and pumpkins- kids were thrilled.

 

Gino was pretty excited to go on the field trip too. 

Farmer Frank took a liking to him and took on the pumpkin hunt!

Harvest Party! We lucked out again on the weather and had another successful Calivirgin harvest party. Wes Nilssen prepared amazing food once again using our oils and vinegars and Guantonios pizza never disappoints! Thanks to all who came out and helped make it a success!

 

Stella is eating real food now. She isn't so sure about the rice cereal just yet!

Annual trip to Phillips Farms with the fam!

I asked Giada where they were headed she says " San Diego" LONG tractor ride!  Then she wanted Nana to take the trip as well!

Cute photo ...

 

Until the baby spits up on you - and then the toddler freaks out - lol

Often when the kids are together I try to take a cousin pic...this is usually how it goes. Stella is perfect, until she is frightened. Giada makes silly faces, until she feels like smiling; and by the time she is ready the others are over it. Gino comes in wild and doesn't stay long! 

 What better outfit to wear to a Super Hero party???  Happy Birthday Dylan and Aubrey! GREAT party Nicole!!

Happy Birthday Teya. Thanks for the fun!

 The kids get lots of chances to wear their costumes. Costume week at gymnastics! Gino wouldn't participate so Giada thought poking with her wand would help!

Downtown Lodi Trick or Treating!  Giada and Dylan had more fun telling us what everyone's costumes were than getting the candy.

Candy break!

Congratulations Colby!!

Difference between Gino and Giada. She has never tried to climb in the sand table! At least not at this young age! 

Stella helped root on those Giants!