Fall Fun

These past few weeks have been a lot of fun.  We have had tons of fun fall activities. Our lives have been saturated with pumpkins, candy, and excitement.  Everywhere we go the kids spot the spooky decorations around town.  As much as they love all the scary ghosts, witches and monsters that they are suddenly surrounded by, they have also been somewhat plagued with bad dreams and pretty regularly show up in our room at night for reassurance that the scary things are just pretend.

Autumn just keeps growing.  Today for the first time she had tears when she cried. Its heart breaking to see them.  She also made the big move from our bedroom into her own.  Although she still prefers to sleep on one of us.

4 weeks old

We went to a children's fall festival at Shavers Creek. While there, we went on a hike down some nearby trails. Ellie, of course found many fantastic sticks.  That same night we went to a pumpkin festival at the arboretum. It was at night and there were hundreds of carved pumpkins all lit up on display. The kids thought it was so great that they got to be out in the dark. 

The stadium had trick or treating one night.  The athletes handed out the candy and Ellie charmed extra helpings out of most of the them.

Saturday mornings the kids usually climb in bed with Jake and I for some snuggle time.  It is one of my favorite events each week. Although, I'm starting to think we need a bigger bed now that Autumn has joined in.

 The kids were so excited for the first snow of the year.  They loved playing in it and even did a little sledding.  They seem to think it is Christmas now though and can't stop talking about it.

                                                                             5 weeks old!

Spider Man and Kitty Cat

The kids have been talking non-stop about going trick-or-treating. I already loved Halloween, but they make it even better.  They sure loved going door to door for treats.  They certainly weren't shy- Ellie walked right into a stranger's home and Jake had to go in after her. After working the neighborhood, we went to a Halloween party at some friend's house and made haunted houses out of gram crackers and candy.  The kids had such a great Halloween and I'm sure they will be counting down until next year.  Fortunately we have our ward Trunk-or-Treat tomorrow so the fun can continue for one more night. 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!