What to wear for Halloween

Mark has been gone for nearly a month now. Unfortunately, it will be another month before he sees his girls again. In the meantime, life moves on, and the girls are doing well. Olivia has been attending school three times per week, and she really enjoys it. Her teacher praised her for being really bright. Katelee is finally making the potty connection (it must have been her own IKEA potty chair). She was quite proud when she told her daddy on the phone, "I potty."

While Mark is finishing up training (and preparing for some more), Courtney and the girls are preparing to see Fall. Orlando's benefit is the warm weather allows the girls to play in the pool still. However, Courtney is ready to see the trees change color and feel the cool October air of Missouri. So, they are preparing to head North while the owners of our house take their furniture. Of course, Halloween will happen while they are in Missouri.

Olivia has decided (over the last few months) she would like to be: a butterfly, Tinkerbell, an angel, and a few other characters. However, she has finally landed on a costume (for now) -- Sleeping Beauty. This was probably solidified when she saw her at Disney. We'll see if that changes though. As for Katelee, I'm not sure she cares . . . as long as she keeps getting chocolate for going potty. She'll think she hit the jackpot for Halloween!

Fun Pics

In this first shot, Katelee is showing off both her talent of putting on Mama's shoes and her new pink panties. She is pretty proud of herself for both feats. So is Mama.

Here, Liv joins her in showing off. She is also sporting her new princess tiara.


Here is this years first attempt at pumkin carving. Actually, it is Mama's first attempt ever. Definately room to improve.

Sand here is so much nicer than Guam sand. Powder white. Ah. On a Friday visit with Aunt Vjay, Liv and distant cousin Miranda made fast friends. There is nothing better than a day of friends, family, food, swimming, and sand!