Kaya's Birthday in Washington Park

We celebrated Cousin Kaya's 4th birthday in Washington Park, Burlingame and what fun was had by all. Elise climbed on the "big kids" play structure and tried to keep up with her older cousins and even younger Cousin Kayli who put them all to shame with her daredevilness. It was great to see Elise gain more confidence and take more risks.

Happy 5-Month Birthday Sean

Geez, these months are flying by so fast. Sean just turned 5 months and is growing more animated by the day. He coos like an owl and squeals like a cat when he's excited. Elise tries to be a good big sister by pulling stuff out of his mouth since everything he can get his hands on goes straight in. We try to explain to her that he's just teething and sucking his hands and toys makes him feel better. But still, she hovers over him and says loudly in his face "NO SEAN! NO!" We wonder what he makes of her...

Ballerina and Kangaroo

Elise still has no idea what Halloween is all about. She knows we have a pumpkin in front of our house and she gets to wear a pretty skirt but that's the extent of it. Dad took her trick or treating in Foster City (as is our usual tradition) with Cousins Calista, Jolie, Kayli, Kaya, and Nyla. Elise dressed up as a ballerina and Sean was our little kangaroo (courtesy of Cousin Jake's hand-me-down).

Mulan (aka Cousin Kaya) and the Ballerina

Hello Kitty (aka Cousin Calista) gets her loot

Mom stayed home with Sean and got a surprise trick or treater, Cousin Jake!

The Turtle