Brave Hot Day

This was a brave day at the doctors....for me! I actually took all five kids to get their flu shots at the same time. I knew I could be setting myself up for a major melt down, but I would rather come once than five separate times. I only got one person who said "Are these all ....are these all....are these all yours?" I just smiled and nodded. To my surprise we were in and out, without major incident. Although, Brynn started freaking out when it was time for the shot, yes--my oldest, so they found one flu nasal spray instead, and she got it! No not Kamryn, Luke, or anyone younger, my 9 year old. This is my same daughter who had to get Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) at the dentist to calm her down while getting sealants for her teeth---not a shot/cavity, sealants! Funny girl--- On our way back from the doctor, I was trying to get in the "Holiday" mood. I was taking the kids to Toys R Us to make a 'Santa' list. I turned on a radio station that just started playing Christmas music. Then I look up and see this! WHAT?! 90 degrees and we are entering into the Holiday season. That's just sick, wrong, and no fun---I love CA, but during Nov/Dec. I get pretty irritated with the warm weather. Setting up the Christmas tree is no fun as the A/C is blowing on you and all your ornaments. So to all my dear friends, enjoy your 'White Christmas'......

I wish I could: Drink hot chocolate and not get hot, wear my cute new Modbe scarf and not look out of place, have a reason to buy some Uggs, put on warm PJ's at night with thick socks, wear my long sleeves WITH a jacket, play Christmas music with it snowing!

Luke's Soccer Season

Travis got to watch his first son in a sport, something he had been looking forward too. You can see Luke gets his "game face" on which Travis loves, it's pretty funny. This was Luke's first time playing in an organized sport, and he did a good job. Travis sponsored the team this year, so we had to get a shot of Luke wearing 'Salisbury CPA' on his jersey. He is so proud of his first trophy. Go Luke!

Kennedy's Soccer Season

Kennedy really improved this year with soccer. She was so fun to watch, including when she did cart-wheels on the field (Sis, wrong sport). She was sad for it to end, but has given me a list of things she wants to do before next soccer season---playing the guitar, and hip hop dance--that could make for a "wild" combo.

Happy Birthday Drew

Drew with Benson, Kennedy, Kenzi, Brynn, Luke, and Landon Salisbury

My little man is 3yrs old (he insisted on having more than 3 candles). I love the 3rd birthday because I have graduated from the crazy toddler years. As busy as he is, he is worth every mess he did, every chase down, and every time I had/have to carry him back to his bed at night. We went to San Diego for the night to visit his cousins (Landon and Kenzi Salisbury), and then in the morning we headed to Sea World. Drew has been on a whale kick since the last visit, so he got Shamu slippers for his birthday. He really likes it when Travis plays Shamu in the pool. Everyone has to do the chant, then Travis goes around and splashes everyone with his foot(playing a fin), Drew loves it. Drew how did we get so lucky to get you!

Halloween Night

Salisbury's Halloween Night!
My three witches
Luke--Batman & Drew--Indiana Jones

Kamryn's 1st pumpkin
Kamryn taste testing the pumpkin

On Halloween morning Kennedy woke up with a bloody nose. It got on her hand, arm, and face. After it stopped, she came up to me and told me she was so glad she had a bloody nose on Halloween. I asked her "why?" and she said because now she can go to school with blood on her hands and face. UH no---I made her get cleaned up right away. She is so funny, she was pretty much in character all night as the "bad" witch. She even had Travis take like 6 pictures of her trying to give a very serious face, and she was NOT kidding. We had a nice time trick or treating in our neighborhood. Even though my kids were a bit on the cranky side. I even heard them arguing at some one's front door, who gets to go first---mercy! Thanks to my sister-n-laws for the matching witch costumes.

Disney Halloween

Travis/Meredith & kids with Shaun/Shay & kids
Salisbury cousins

California Screamin' Rollercoaster

Since we have not had Disneyland passes in awhile, we decided to surprise our kids and take them to California Adventure "Halloween Time". They close the park down at 6:30pm and let a private group in to trick or treat. We went with Travis's brother Shaun and his family. They are living in San Diego for 6 months, so we knew this would be our only chance to do this with them. It was a great night, but I have to admit I think I had my hopes up a little too much on the candy. I was expecting HUGE candy bars, you know Disneyland always does it best, but it was pretty much just regular Halloween candy. Although, the kids got a lot of one on one time dancing with the characters, and getting autographs. Hopefully it will be a night the kids will always remember.