Halloween 2011

This was a Halloween of firsts:  Our first Halloween in LA and Joaquin's first Halloween.  Although we missed being with our friends, we had a great time Trick-or-treating around the psychology department with Joaquin's daycare.  And afterward, we hit up our neighborhood, which was full of Halloween enthusiasts and trick-or-treating kids.

Daycare Buddies-- Bee Joaquin and Superman Gustavo

Trick-or-treating in the psychology department

Waldo in Training

Getting ready to hit up Westwood

Mateo made a trick-or-treating friend.  A Ninja named Will.

Weekend Adventure

We've been waiting for the weather to cool down to explore the mountains around Los Angeles.  Finally we decided to make a day of it.  Pumpkin patch, then our first LA Area Hike in Topanga Canyon.  On the way home we spontaneously stopped by the Malibu beach at sunset.  The perfect end to a wonderful day.

Bay Area Weekend Fun

We traveled back to the Bay Area for the weekend, for our cousin Adin's Bar Mitzvah.  This means that we not only got to return to our favorite stomping grounds, but we also had lots of fun with our family.

Mateo checking the map for directions

Tasting a puff at Jen's house

Hanging out with relatives in the hotel room

It is so funny to wear Saba's hat!

Playing in the fountain with cousin Jenny

Joaquin loves water

Hitching a Ride with Daddy on the hike

Face Paint