Ward and School Halloween Parties

Did I mention how much Halloween happened in our house? It was a lot. I think the kids were even sick of putting on their costumes by the end! Haha. For our ward Halloween party we planned some games then went trick-or-treating to different doors we had decorated in the building.

I went to Jay's school for their Halloween party. It was fun! Jay was so excited to see me there. I love that :) They had a magic show that the kids absolutely loved and then they had each class show off their costumes on stage. They gave our first, second and third place prizes. Jay's class won second place so they got to have a pizza party! Jay was super excited. Oh how I love my little man. There's nothing like having your baby light up when he sees you at his school!

Amaya decided to be a zebra for her school party. They sent home these professional pictures. haha! She is such a cutie. Parents weren't invited to her party but it sounded like she had a great time. She loves her school so much and always talks about how she wants to see Teacher Jamie.

On Halloween night the kids went trick-or-treating in our building with Marianna. Mike went with them and said only about half the people had candy. The funniest thing was when one family rang our doorbell about 20 minutes after the kids were finished and gave them each a big bag of sour gummies. They had gone out to the store and bought candy because they felt bad the didn't have any to give before! Colombians are so nice like that. I cannot believe how much they will go out of their way to accommodate other people (except when they're in cars).

October on an iPhone

I love the pictures I take on my iPhone. So many random, fun moments captured. I don't really know how to organize them on the blog so I will now be doing "(month) on an iPhone" posts.

 Lost another tooth! Love his gap-toothed smile.

 Just in case there are any monsters under the bed.

 The two newest diplomats in Colombia: Eva and Amelia! Monica drove us to a American Women's Club function and we tuckered these two out!

 I love when I catch them sleeping in the same bed. Amaya must have crawled up here to be with brother after they went to bed.

 This kid is seriously in love with his tiny sister.

 (in a high baby voice) "Oh hello, I'm just so sleepy. I think dad may have strapped me in wrong." Hahaha!

 Something new I added to our wall thanks to something I saw on Pinterest. It was so easy and the best thing is I didn't have to drill any nails in the wall!

 Mike was out of town. It was a rough night.

 Eva's room! Almost complete now. Just waiting to get my quilt finished. I love it!

 Eva at her first playdate with bestie Amelia. Check out Ame's dimples! 

 Another night spent in Jay's twin upper bunk bed

 My little man doing his homework. I can't believe how well he understands and speaks Spanish now! 

 This girl is too cute for words. Just absorb and bask in her adorableness. 

 I love Eugene.

 Don't worry dad. Big brother has your back.

 But I really do love Eugene! Step back Mapunzel.

 Oh hey!

 Just melt from my cuteness.

 Hi again!

 Gimnasio Moderno soccer game day.

I tried an experiment with Amaya.

 HAHAHAHAHA!

Don't you try to pawn off your unwanted ice cube trays on me!

 Just read the shirt and know it's true.

Amaya and Ariana after church on Sunday playing doggy. They LOVE each other!

Took the 5 kids out (by myself!) to Froggy Land. They did great!

Eva lover her daddy snuggle time.

 BFF

 Just more cuteness.

Took Jay, Amaya and Marianna to Parque Chico. I looked over to find Amaya swinging from the monkey bars. When she realized she couldn't make it to the next one she just dropped down. No problem. I love how she isn't afraid to try!

Jay had a soccer tournament one day and it ended up being out at the school that has a mini carnival attached to it. The kids were very happy!

I love babies in towels. Especially this one...

New Sunday dress from Nonna!