parade

Monday night we went to a Halloween Parade. Jaedon's preschool had entered a float and so Jaedon was going to be in it. Their theme was "Future leaders", so that is why he is dressed up in a suit and tie. But the bad mom that I am, didn't find out exactly where this park was that they were supposed to meet. So Jaedon ended up not being in the parade, but I think he was more excited to get the candy any way.

I had to put this one in as well, because it just made me chuckle with all of their expressions. Sofia was entertained a good part of the parade with her blanket.

Trying to find the candy in the darkLivy clapping for the firetrucks...LOTS of firetrucks, and Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Halloween Hunt

On Saturday morning the Outlets had their annual Halloween egg hunt. I was afraid that they wouldn't be able to do it, because it had been raining the day before, and the forecast said that it would be rainy all day Saturday as well. But the morning was actually great weather. It was even warm. They are not in their costumes though because I thought it was going to be too wet and cold, but when we got outside, it was actually almost too warm for a sweater. So sorry, but costume pictures to come soon with the rest of the weeks Halloween activities...

waiting for the 'go' signal

and they're off! after the hunt. Still happy!

birthday

On th 15th I celebrated my 29th birthday! It was a good day, other than it was raining. But we all went as a family to go out and eat. Well about 15 mins after sitting down and getting settled, Sofia ERUPTED!! Threw us totally off guard, because she has never thrown a fit like that before. Jon and I took turns with her in the car so we could eat. And she was not backing down one bit. The other two kids were quite pleasant, thank goodness. But as soon as we started driving home she fell asleep and was just fine. But it made it all worth it after I got my birthday cake. It is a cheesecake from Brownstone Cafe. IT IS THE BEST CHEESECAKE EVER!! Jaedon and Livy put on the candles. :)

Then after all that cheesecake I need, or rather get to, burn it off on this little baby! Looks so innocent... right!?

these kids...

crack me up!!

Jaedon came out to the front room and said, "How do I look!?"

Livy was watching the TV like this

fall festival

Jon was on call this Saturday, so I decided to pack up the kids and take them to a Fall Festival that a local Nursery was having. There was all sorts of free things to do and the kids had a blast.

And here is your warning now: There are a lot of pictures! :)

Searching for candy in the straw...

I don't think they were too sure about the straw. Then a scarecrow came and read them some stories. Pumpkin bowlingCorn TossLivy didn't get it quite at first...almost...got it!

Tractor photo op

More photo ops. Took Livy a minute to figure it out though.

Tattoos

Craft

Face painting. When the lady asked what Jaedon wanted, Jaedon said, "a bug." Then the lady says, "a Ladybug?" Which of course Jaedon said yes to. But who asks if a boy wants a Ladybug when he asks for a bug!!? Oh well.

matching Ladybugs...I don't think Liv's was too sure about this lady. I agree!

The straw maze

Popcorn!

Painting their pumpkins.

Livy was very serious about her detailing

The finished products!

fire station

Last night we went to a fire station that was having an open house. They had fire trucks every where, and Jaedon was loving every minute of it. Livy, not quite as much. I think with all the noise and flashing lights, and big trucks, and lots of people made her a bit scared.

They had all sorts of things for the kids to do and experience. Jaedon got to hold on to the hose and put out a fire (pretend of course). They even went in a "Smoke House" and learned how to crawl under the smoke. Driving the big rigs

So happy!

Waiting to go on the fire truck. Livy actually backed out though when we were getting loaded up. I really thought that she was going to ride it.

Riding on the truck

Going WAY up high in the bucket

When we got to our car, Jaedon looked over at me and said, "Mom, that was really fun!"