Our big trip - DOWN THE HILL!!!

So, I had to go down Cajon Pass this morning to take my Mom to Ontario Airport so she could return home after her 3 week visit. Yesterday the Pass was completely shut down for half the day on account of wildfires in the area. I kept Elizabeth out of school because I was worried I would get down there and not be able to get back in time to pick her up at 12:30pm. Anyway, after all the worry and fretting, we got down to Ontario in record time (just over an hour) the traffic was as light as I have ever seen it - and we got back quickly too. Just in time to follow Elizabeth's bus right to the spot where it drops her off everyday.

Plus, while we were down there in Ontario, we managed to stop at Joann etc. and picked up the kids Halloween costumes at 50% off. Elizabeth is going to be a Medieval Princess and Liam is going to be a Dragon (get it? The Dragon and the Damsel in Distress? I thought it was cute) Liam's costume is actually a dinosaur - but it is green and we can all just stretch our imaginations a little bit. I just put Liam down for his nap, so they haven't tried on the costumes yet, but I will post some photos of them later. After Joann's we went to Ontario Mills and found the Build-A-Bear workshop. It was Liam's first time, and he did okay, but he screamed and cried when we had to leave the "fluffing station". Elizabeth really got into it this time, she hasn't been there since she was Liam's age. I think she really enjoyed it this time and she hasn't let her new friend "Polka Dots" out of her sight since we got her. Both kids actually picked puppys this time instead of bears. I have never "built a bear" I just have to live vicariously through my kiddos - but I think I would really love a bear they are just sooooo cute!! I know I am pretty lame. I forgot my camera so I had to buy a $10 overpriced, disposable at Toys R Us so I could take pictures at the workshop. If I get any decent pictures I will post my scrapbook layout when it is finished.