Halloween

We made the most of our costumes this year! Two outings to special events at the Magic House, two school parties, a church party, and Halloween itself. Phew!

Excited face! 

These children LOVE puppies! Even fake ones!

Eric Carle exhibit at the Magic House

Fall Family Night at church. This is one of our favorite events of the year! 

First smore. Love at first taste!

Hayride! 

Waiting for Noah's parade at school. 

Halloween night. It was cold and drizzly, but the kids were so excited. We met Mark, Emily, Cole and Natalie at their house and headed out from there. The boys surprised us with how far they walked. Lyla did well, too, but we were thankful Emily's parents lived close--we stopped by to borrow a stroller so Lyla could keep going. :) In St. Louis, the kids all have to tell a joke to get their treat. We had been working with Noah on his joke and thought he had it down. The parents stood at the sidewalk and the kids walked up to the doors on their own, but after a few doors I thought I would go closer to make sure they were all saying "thank you". Noah: Why did Tigger look in the potty? Lady: Why? Noah: To poo. Lady: Oh! (A look of surprise.) That's really gross. (Not laughing.) Now, I know he botched the punchline (He was looking for Pooh!), but at least laugh politely!! He's only four! Poor kid. He didn't seem too wounded and mastered the joke by the end of the night. The kids all came home loaded. We took three pounds of candy to the dentist the next week for candy buy-back and still had plenty at home! It was a fun night. :) What cute kids!