We had a minifig residing alongside us for a few weeks. :P We got use of the costume on more than one occasion and his mind was blown playing a Ninjaaaagggoooo.

“Not So Scary Estuary” at the San Elijo Lagoon Nature Center.

Weren’t allowed to touch this one!

Studio at the Bay opened their doors for family art projects once a month.

Lingered in Seaport Village for awhile.

Probably the only pumpkin pic we got this year?

Using up some PJ credit so checked out the new one in downtown.

Neighborhood costume party.

Meanwhile… Daddy was off to Singapore — surprising mama and bro for some milestone b-days.

Awwww, byebye tears. :(

But glad that he made it just in time for a celebratory family dinner.

Unplanned matching stripes.

Checking out his company office in S’pore.

Niece + nephews.

Got his chilli crab fix.

And of course… this.

Kidney and liver?

E and Mommy stayed occupied in SD… Play date w/ H and T for HOURS.

And these two can never say goodbye.

Daddy missed this super cheesy grilled cheese.

Sunday afternoon mango chia pudding on a grassy green with not a care in the world…

Some rock climbing practice.

So we missed the memo AGAIN (strike THREE, is it?) that E received an award. (That backpack is an abyss, we’re tellin’ ya!) And it looks like he also always gets one when Daddy is away, coincidentally. Anyway, caught by surprise again, Mommy couldn’t scramble to a proper photo taking position… We snapped this after the assembly.

Thank goodness for friends’ parents who were kind enough to share their photos. :)

This time was for Accountability.

This is his “try to smile but not show my no teeth” fall school photos, lol.

Post soccer vibes @ a totally girlie cafe, hehe. Daddy missed out, haha.

Guess who came back in time for E’s storybook parade?

Our neighborhood was quite happening on Hallow’s Eve… These two boys trick or treated their hearts out w/ some other buddies on our street.

Examining the loot, sorting and starting to trade. To be a kid again!

Ninjago/Star Wars mash-up. And they both like both!

“Ye clouds that sail in Heaven along…”

Still pinch ourselves sometimes that we live here!

Tidepooling.

Found casts of these little guys and more.

Miscommuncation on a soccer location turned into playing at a playground he’s been eyeing.

First time @ Meet Fresh SD. Sadly, it was underwhelming.

Perfect hiking weather… Well, most days are but we’re getting a bit spoiled and particular like these San Diegans. :P

Conquered a hill he didn’t finish before.

ALL creatures of our God and King??? Guess that includes this slithering thing. Talk about giving Mommy a heart attack!

Other than that, the EcoVivarium turned out to be a great outing.

The caretakers took out various animals throughout the afternoon and we got to interact with them.

Another one???

Guess who drove to school? :D

Mommy saw one of these a few months ago and steered clear. The boys steered near on a recent bike ride through the ‘hood. :D

Or maybe it knew it was creepy, crawly month?

1st day of 1st grade. However did this happen?

Illustrated Mr. Panda! (And son?)

Our ‘hood hosted a snow cone truck.

Carrying on w/ swim lessons. Kinda nice having the coach come to our rec center.

Summer crowd has dwindled so sometimes we have the place to ourselves.

Daddy is enjoying some beach ult.

Pool day @ J’s place.

Ping pong where Mommy just chased after balls.

Hehe, someone’s got a big personality!

Mommy’s friend sent her a Bokksu for her b-day. E taxed it quickly. :)

Low key b-day bowls over Mandarin HW. :))

Guess some games never get old.

Trying out a new soccer class.

Another PJ grand opening.

Um, 2 days in a row… Well, when you get a flu shot next door, ya just gotta go to feel better, amiright? :P