Rainbow Playground

Ian had spied a playground we drive by on the way to school, and since we had awesome November weather on a Monday, we decided to try it out. I can't imagine how much he will love this place when he realizes it's a splash pad in the summer...

Looks like grandma is sweet on this little guy...even after his antics at church...

Monday conversation

Overheard in church

"Dada, you so handsome!!" (pinches Eric's cheeks)

"Dada...you not dada! You trouble!"

Why must these be spoken when all else are silent in church?

Halloween

Hansel had a great Halloween! He got to march in his parade at school and then we headed home to head out for the evening. I was lucky enough to get to hold his hand but he insisted that no one but him would hold his basket. He was sure to snag M&Ms anytime they were offered/available, and he used good manners. Of course he chose to eat M&Ms when we got back home. When I was putting him in bed. he said, "Me want to trick or treat AGAIN! Ian want more candy!"

I was just glad there was no burping this evening! :)

Isn't this the most handsome Hansel you've ever seen? :)

Monkey hear, Monkey do

Audrey has been practicing her lines as "the little old lady" for her upcoming Halloween skit, "The Little Old Lady Who Swallowed A Bat". Her final line is "trick or treat" followed by a burp due to having swallowed said bat. While practicing with Audrey on her lines, we've also been working with Ian on what to say on Halloween night.

You see where this is going?

Ian, what do you say for Halloween?

"Trick or treat! Burp!"

He also sticks his tongue out.

No way we'll break him of that before tomorrow evening!!

Pumpkin patch

In pictures. A few of my favorites:

We each picked one gorgeous mum

Waiting, patiently

We get to ride on what?

Hayride!

Finding the perfect pumpkins

Three of my favorite people