10.02.12
Starting the spooky season by celebrating Aunt Shannon’s birthday!
10.07.12
It’s a special day for Baby Brother, Kevin Ross. Today was his Baptism! It was an intimate affair shared by some of his closest family members, followed by a delicious lunch at El Farolito! Yummy!
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| Parents and Godparents |
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| Grandma & Papa O'Bannon |
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| Gandma & Papa Keeley |
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| Aunt Carol & Uncle Johnny |
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| Zach & Godmother Shissy |
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| Aunt Kathy & Uncle Wendell |
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| Uncle Joel & Aunt Jessica |
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| Aunt Shannon, Uncle Bill, Shyler & Shawn Shawn |
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| Godfather Robert |
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| Godparents |
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| Mama and Daddy |
10.10.12
Shyler and Kevin are more than cousins…they’re best friends
10.11.12
It’s Grandma’s birthday! We’re celebrating with a kick back dinner at Aunt Shannon’s house.
10.12.12
Kicking off a spookatcular weekend with a pit stop at Mama and Daddy’s old stomping grounds. Nothing like having a cold one at The Bank in Old Town Temecula. Refreshing!
After some strolling around Old Town, Mama and Grandma sadly discovering so much has changed and some of their favorite stores were no longer in business. Tear.
Time to get the campsite to start Vampire Vail Weekend!! Keeley Kay enjoyed a popcorn ball and Daddy kept the babies happy while camp was set up. Now the fun could begin.
Dressed up and ready to party, Keeley Kay, Kevin Ross, Mama and Daddy danced the night away at the Monster Mash! Keeley Kay entered the screaming contest and was a fierce competitor! All the kids had a wonderful time dancing on stage with the ghouls, goblins and scary clowns. Fearless Keeley Kay loved every minute of the Halloween fun and even danced with one of the creepy clowns!
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| screaming contest |
10.13.12
Although the morning started out rough with Cousin Shyler dislocating his elbow, the rest of the day was super fun and relaxing. Keeley Kay found a new (boy) friend in little Jayden. Kisses and hugs! Whoohoo! Baby Brother, Kevin Ross loved playing with his sister in the cage under the morning sun.
Keeley Kay got her speed on driving around the Vail Lake in her new ride. Then took some time to lay in the grass to soak up the sun.
Kevin Ross loves his Cousin Shawn Shawn!
Shyler came back from the doctor and it was time for more play. Football and doggies kept this wild group entertained, so much so that Keeley Kay crashed before she could take a dip in the pool.
Another night of spooky fun laid ahead for this crazy group! Time for drinks, dancing and photo ops with monsters! Capping the night off with a campfire fueled by laughter! YEAAAHHH!!
10.14.12
Just like that the trip is over, but not before having a yummy breakfast and taking a ride in Jayden’s Escalade once more. Bye Vail Lake, until next time!
10.15.12
After Grandma’s birthday lunch at Benihana, it was time to do Halloween, Disney style! It was Kevin Ross’s first time on the Merry-Go-Round and he LOVED it!! Then it was time to take a spin in the Teacups!!
10.20.12
More Halloween fun at the park to pick a pumpkin and have a little adventure. Haunted houses, train rides and hay mazes made this a spooktacluar afternoon with the cousins!
Ending the day right, the family stopped for some dinner at Red Robin! Yum!
10.22.12
Time for Papa’s birthday lunch at Benihana. Keeley Kay did an awesome job eating all her food with chopsticks! Kevin Ross couldn’t eat any of the yummy grub, but did enjoy the show!
Next, it is time for Disneyland again! This time the family went to the Halloween Carnival where Keeley Kay and Kevin Ross met Woody, Jessie, Donald, and pet the goats.
Later it was off the California Adventure to meet up with Aunt Shannon and her group for some night time fun!
10.25.12
Good Morning!
10.27.12
Time to gather for Papa’s 79th birthday!! Papa loves happy hour at the train station, so that was how the evening began. Keeley Kay and Kevin Ross love watching the trains come and go, not to mention the very “interesting” people that hang around the station.
With their tummies rumbling, the family packed up and shifted over to The Old Spaghetti to meet up with more family members and to chow down on the best pasta around! Happy Birthday Papa!!
10.29.12
Disneyland again? Yup, that’s how we do. This time there were some priceless moments, like when Daddy and Papa got called up on stage at the Golden Horseshoe to be in a comedy skit. There was so much laughter that there were actual tears in Mama’s eyes.
After recovering from Daddy and Papa’s hysterical performance, they headed up to Halloween Carnival. Keeley Kay fell asleep on the way, but Baby Brother, Kevin Ross got to meet a number of Disney characters. Sometimes it’s nice not to share. Heehee.
Later when Keeley Kay woke up it was time to go to California Adventure. Keeley Kay liked a little Mickey in line and was quick to shower him with love and affection. Lucky guy. Then Keeley Kay made up for lost time by hitting up the rides!
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| Last ride of the day...Keeley Kay is not happy |
10.31.12
It’s Halloween! It’s Halloween!!! The morning started out with Halloween fun when Keeley Kay and Daddy decorated the pumpkins.
Time to trick-or-treat! Off to Aunt Shannon’s neighborhood for a wonderfully creepy finale to October!!
The jack-o-lanterns glow bright
As little giggles fill the air
So much magic on this night
Halloween is here
No longer Kevin Ross and Keeley Kay
But instead, a pumpkin and a bee
What’s the best part of this holiday?
All the sweet candy
