Trick or Treat

Earlier this week we carved our pumpkins. Grayson thought it was slimy, but liked it anyway and Finley just tried to eat it. We carved one "Diso Ball" type with lots of different sized polka dots and one scary face one. The kids (and Greg) lost interest about an hour into it, but I enjoyed it and stayed with it until it was finished. What a busy day we had today. It was Halloween. So much to do. Grayson had a great carnival at school, with treats and prizes and fun games. We played at Campbells(aka Batman)in the afternoon on the big bouncin' slide. Then we got dressed up for Trick or Treating. Grayson was "The Flash" and Finley was a (very cute) Skunk. She still didn't get the whole ordeal, but was a great sport and went everywhere Grayson went without complaint. He and Cambell ran the street for about an hour and then we went back to our street where all our neighbors had a street party. What fun. Lots of friends, kids, food and drinks. Then the kids crashed in bed about 9:30 pm, wheww. It's over.

"..they are our friends..." Genesis 34:19

Our Little Pumpkins'

Just like I promised; more pumpkin photos. We have made the journey to the Pumpkin Patch several times in the past couple of weeks and it is not even Halloween yet. However, I see a couple more visits in our near future. We even ran into our next-door-neighbor, Desha and her family. Grayson is there at the Church building for school anyway so we stop in to see the pumpkins often. He and Dad go almost every morning before school. Finley still has a hard time stopping long enough for us to take a photo. But what a good time she has. We have several photos of the back of her head as she is running past. Grayson thinks the top of her head mimics the shape of the pumpkins! Poor girl. Hope everyone is enjoying fall as much as we are here.
"..the women and children rejoiced." Nehemiah 12:44

Monkeys and Kids. What a great combination!

On Thursday afternoon Grayson and I met our friend Ms. Kim and her daughter Kendall at Monkey Joe's. What a treat that was. A great indoor (and air conditioned) kid jump fest. It is full of several blow up type castles, Batman, very tall slides and ladders. The kids bounced for over 2 hours! We can't wait to go back. Thanks for the great afternoon Kim and Kendall.

Can you say... Pumpkin?

The local Methodist Youth Group have opened up shop for their annual Pumpkin Patch. It is at the church where Grayson goes to Wesley Pre-School. It is always a hit with the local children (and parents). Grayson and Finley have both frequented the Patch since they were born. Last year Finley was so small she didn't even wake up from her baby carrier. This year we could hardly slow her down long enough to snap a couple of photos!! Grayson goes through the Patch every morning when Dad takes him to school, so he is an old pro at the "posing with the pumpkins". We have a lot to teach Finley yet. This was our first trip of the season and I am sure we will be posting more pumpkin photos as the month goes on. Isn't Fall wonderful?

"To everything there is a SEASON, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1