Tickle Treat!

That's what Mathilde thought we were saying as we coached her in Halloween verbiage this weekend. We had three outings this weekend where she was all decked out in her costume, and by the end of the day today she finally whispered out a bashful trick-or-treat. Luckily, her costume was cute enough that she didn't need words to get candy!




We went trick-or-treating in pouring down rain - "Seattle style" - yesterday with dozens of sopping wet kids and parents. Mathilde appreciated the candy (M&Ms are her new fave), but she didn't look thrilled by the end.


Not even when we met up with her super cute friends, Annie & Felix:


Happy Halloween everyone!!

(Note: all effort went into creating Mathilde's elephant costume which is why JJ and I are dressed as our soaked selves!)

Ooops, where did the time go?

I didn't mean to have so many weeks in between posts but we've been busy. And with busyness comes lots of photos. Which is why I should have posted sooner, but you see the conundrum. So here I am with a few catch up photos and stories.

Earlier this month, we were lucky enough to have Beto, Leslie, Kaylee, Lindsey, Helena and Charlotte stay with us for a long weekend. We were in heaven, especially Mathilde who is still reeling from the fun time with her cousins. Here are a few photos that sum up an awesome weekend:










Thank you for sharing such a special fall weekend with us, Guajardos! Our doors are open to family and friends at any time!

Then last weekend we headed up north to Camano Island to spend a relaxing weekend with our good friends & neighbors (Marc, Stefanie & Bosun):


We relaxed, played games, ate well and even got a few cloud breaks so we could play by the water's edge.

We will definitely be heading up there again whenever we need a cozy getaway.

First School Picture

Mathilde is 2 3/4 years old and just had her first official school picture taken at preschool:


My sweet gorgeous girl!! Somehow she let someone brush her hair, (which she never lets me do!), and they almost got her to smile. I am a proud mama!