Weekend

 Lydia and I went to a Stake Women's activity on Saturday evening.  We visited the 7 continents and

 learned/tried/made something new from each.  Here we are making a nativity.

 

Lydia had helped make some of the decorations during Activity Days.  Here's her airplane window.

Thomas and Catherine continue their swim lessons.  Catherine jumped off the side of the pool and went all the way under which was huge for her!  Thomas is diving in the 5 ft area where he can't touch, which is huge for him!  It's fun to see their confidence grow.

Brian also went to an EQ activity at our old ward.  They asked if he would help set up the projector for a game.  He enjoyed seeing old friends

Knotts

 Catherine and I definitely enjoy our weekly Knott's tradition.  This time we tried to find and take pics of more Halloween decor.

They've added more pumpkins than usual this year.  So many fun pumpkin faces to see.

 

We got there right as it opened.  We were the only ones on a few of the rides.

Knott's, a Date, and Swim

Catherine and I went to Knott's Spooky Farm one day while the other kids were in school.  We decided it needs to be a weekly date for the two of us.  She had so much fun picking the rides and seeing the holiday decorations.

 

front row seat on her favorite roller coaster

 

For my birthday, Brian got me tickets to see My Fair Lady at the Dolby theater.  We went on Saturday night.  We ate at the Hard Rock Cafe and then enjoyed the show.  It was so good!  The two main leads had both played leads on Broadway before.

I got some pictures of Thomas at swim lessons this week.  He's really good at his kicks and he's learning to get a good rhythm with his arms.

 

Catherine is still brave with her teacher.  She will get her face in the water now, so she's working on going all the way under.

Lately

 The Church released a rendering of the new Yorba Linda temple.  I love the arches...so pretty!

Thomas and Catherine started swim lessons on Saturday.  Here's Catherine--she did so great!  Thomas went first and I forgot to get pics, so I'll add more next week.  Thomas did great too!

I've been working on making these wool felt 12 Days of Christmas ornaments.  I've had my eye on them for over a year now and decided I finally had the time to make them.  I love all the detail.

For my birthday, we went to Islands!  It was fun to be all together during the week.  Thanks for all the gifts and well wishes!

Brian and Robbie got to go to the Padre v. Dodger game.

One of the sister missionaries in our ward found out Lydia likes to make jewelry so she gifted her a ton of beads!  She's headed home next month and couldn't take it all with her.  Lydia was so grateful!

We got a comfy new chair in our office.  Many of us have had a good nap in it.

One of Thomas's friends from last year moved to South Korea over the summer.  He gave Tom his address and they have been writing buddies.  Tom was so excited to get his first international letter!

We went to Boomers for a fun family day a few Saturday's ago.  We drove go-carts, played mini golf, and laser tag.  We were all on the same team when we played laser tag, which was really fun!