Halloween

You don't really get many trick or treaters over our way. Something about the mile long dirt road and only 10 houses seem to deter most. So I packed up the costumes and took E over to Uncle Mikey's. The Becker grandparents met us there and so did Aunt Marie and Uncle Teo. We had pizza and went door to door with Ethan as Bob the Builder. He walked most of the time, and was totally fascinated with the costumes and decorations.



The neighborhood really did it up with terrific pumpkins, lights, ghosts, skeletons and all the trimmings. Jason stayed with the adults answering the door and passing out candy. Jeff missed E's first Halloween since he was in Virginia seeing an eye specialist. This is the reason I got the pics up so quick....I just wanted to share it all with him. Ethan had to call Daddy 3 times today to share in all the happenings as well. We miss you!!!






Ethan loved all the candy and started getting rather greedy after a while (he tried to grab a handful). He almost forgot to say trick or treat and thank you a few times as well and even pounded on one door after ringing the door bell. The same kids all kept running into each other as we went down the block and were all calling out to him, "Hi Bob" as we went along. He just loved it and wasn't afraid of anything. Here is his favorite house with the ghost lights on the walkway and one on the porch on the right that he just couldn't take his eyes off of. I think I know what I will be doing this week...getting decorations half off for next year. :-)

Thanks Michael and the Zanchellis for a great night and all the lovely things for the boys. The cupcakes for E (and to celebrate JT's 5 months) were very well received. We had a wonderful time!




Speaking of our incredible youngest son, here is little JT with his costume and with his big bro (we won't mention how, uh, well, he fills out his little pumpkin costume but let's suffice it to say that he really loves his oatmeal):

Pumpkins

Ethan got to color a pumpkin at school today...a cute little one. And he won't let it go now. Had to hold it the entire way home...."I hold it". He used red marker to color on it and was so proud. I don't have the heart to tell him it won't last forever. He is still hoarding everything and carrying around all his possessions as if someone is going to take them away. It makes me sad in a way.

So after school we went to the pumpkin patch also to get our family pumpkins. Ethan had a blast walking around the rows and trying to pick up the largest ones to no avail. We got two and some decorative corn and one more small one just in case Ethan drops his. You know it is bound to happen. :_)

The little things

....that I want to remember:

Ethan
No way josie
Happy to see you Mommy
Getting dark outside
Watch the deer
Don't crash the jeep, Daddy
Moon and stars Mommy
Mommy come get Ethan
I so tired Mommy
I be working
I do art today
Maw-Maw Paw-Paw come and see Ethan
Christoher in Orie-gone with his Mommy

Jason
He smiles in his sleep
Likes to bite his doggie's tail...will literally turn him upside down and backwards to get it.
Tries to hold his own bottle already...and gosh forbid you try and take it out to burp him half way through.

NC State Fair

Today we all played hookie and went to the fair in the morning with Grandma and Grandpa. Grandpa is having knee surgery tomorrow so had this awesome scooter for he and Ethan to tool around on. We ate at our favorite church restaurant for the "famous ham biscuits", hit the kiddie land for rides and then the crafts and animals. Ethan had an amazing time and even "rode the choo choo train all by self". Jason was in awe as well and did some serious people watching. Here are a few pics of E and Dad on their rides. Notice the fear on Dad's face when Ethan was driving some little girl around on the old jalopy. :-)

Pullen Park

We are finally getting healthy after a bad bout of the flu and so we packed up the kids and headed outdoors to Pullen Park for some fresh air. The park is great with a little train that takes you around the park, boat rides for kids and adults alike, and an antique carousel that has been restored. I had never been before but Jeff had and so he took us around and showed us the sites. There is a great map of the place if you ever want to go.

Here are some pics of the kids at the park. E and I rode the carousel, we all rode the train and E did the boats twice, all by himself. I was shocked. After the playground, we went to Rock-O-La cafe for some dinner and then home for some much needed rest. I adore days like today where we can do something special for the kids. I have such incredible memories of growing up and I so hope I can do he same for my kids.