happy halloween

Did you have a boo-tiful day yesterday? Was it spooktacular? Did you eat boo-berries? Okay, that last one was a bit much. I can't say that I've ever been much of a Halloween fan. Or perhaps I was when I was a kid and somehow I got jaded over the years by the rapid increase in cost for a piece of material with a costume name slapped on it and the attempts by kids who are well into their teens pretending to be Buzz Lightyear and having a contest to see how full they can get thier pillowcase. I'm sure I liked it at one point. I have fond memories of trick or treating with my brother, and afterwards comparing who got what, sorting candies into categories, getting ready for the big trades! There were the obligatory popcorn balls and nasty orange and black gummy things. Those went straight to the trash. I mean, popcorn balls? Really? Today's kids wouldn't imagine getting something homemade. Now it's full-size candy bars, juice boxes, and granola bars or fruit snacks. I wish I was a dentist. I'd hand out toothbrushes. Something Jaxon is going to need after all these sweets. If anyone is knows of a good home for lots of candy, please do share. I was out of town last Friday,but the kids had a party at daycare. No costumes but they were supposed to wear black and/or orange. Target came through for me last minute with these cute shirts. Hmmm.. can you tell daddy dressed them? Pink socks? Really hon?

I did make it home in time on Sunday to enjoy the evening festivities though. It seems that even though I don't much care for Halloween, and certainly not as much as Claire from Modern Family, I care about it more now that I have kids. It's all about the kids right?

Jaxon is preparing himself for a big night, by relaxing in the laundry basket, talking to his pumpkin and toilet paper. Not sure what that was all about but I thought it was funny enough to snap a picture.

Then my cheeseburger got ready to go 'catsup' with the goblins (wahahaha).

No joking. I'm a cheeseburger.

And finally, the take. We all enjoyed a treat from Jaxon's bucket. He hasn't quite gotten into the sorting yet, but I'm guessing next year, when Kiley is on the trail with him, things will be a little different. Just a hunch.

**Oh, and Kiley was a pea in the pod, but due to cold weather and her innapropriate crying, we decided she would be best to leave at home. We did not get a picture of her. Just proving my point yet again, that second children always get the short end of the stick... sorry K.

Happy Halloween

Halloween.

At first, I wasn't so sure this was something I wanted to be a part of. Too much 'scary'.

But then, I was asked to help with a very important job. Carving the pumpkin.

And I got to put together treat bags for all my friends at daycare. I might have snuck a couple of these Hershey's Kisses. Shh! Don't tell!

And then, I got to act out on my inner monkey. It took a little bribery to get me in this thing, but once they did, I had so much fun!

Trick-or-treat!

apple jaxon

This weekend my grama and grampa walker, great grama barb and carly all came down from west fargo for a visit. We had the best time ever! Saturday morning we went to the fall festival in maple grove. Since my parents are never really that prepared, Zoe and I ended up trick-or-treating without a costume. Zoe had to use a shopping bag and I used a lunch box. We pretty much had to rely on our cuteness to get us candy. Note to self: cute works.

Then, after a nice nap back at the house, we all piled into the cars again for a trip to Apple Jacks Orchard. Zoe took me on the hay bales and we went down the slides together. Then we picked some apples (and ate a few along the way too!). Here's some pics from our adventure!

We got candy. Mom got a 50$ gift at Belladerm Medspa. I guess cute works for moms too.

Main Street Crew. We did not win the costume contest.

But we did get our pictures taken with this giant bear.

Zoe is showing me how to go down the slide. Later she will help me up after I faceplant into the haybale. What a great cousin.

Apple? What apple? I didn't eat an apple.

Caught. Red-handed. Oh well. This apple was worth it! Along with the other two I ate along the way. Ha ha ha!

I have the best mommy and daddy ever.