Getting Ready for Halloween

Halloween is fast approaching and there was lots of fun to be had before the big day.  Our church hosts a Trunk or Treat and we had never been, so we tried it out this year.  Luke was most interested in the bounce houses and chose to spend his time there, subsequently he missed out on all the candy.  Ryan rode in the stroller and filled his belly with lollipops.  We let him out to run around at the end of the night and he went straight for the pumpkins ("doh-dohs").   It was a super chilly evening that was cut short because everyone was cold, but a successful family outing nonetheless.

Here's their Star Wars themed costumes.  It will probably be the last year I can get them to coordinate.   Luke says he's Luke Skywalker, although he's wearing an Obi One Kenobi outfit. Ryan seems lo like his Yoda costume and leaves his hat alone. Hannah is Padme Amidala.  Her costume is really cute, but you can't see it here.  She looks a lot like Padame when her hair is pulled up into a bun.  Love them!

Throwing the football at the White's trunk.  Amy and her 3 kids handled the crowd while Aaron served up some Mooyah food from the trailer.  

Luke and his little friend, Rachel.  They were born 6 weeks apart and are now becoming good friends!

Whee!

Enjoying the ride as long as he had candy!

Silly girl!

A full-length view of his costume.  Such cuteness.

My Jedis.....

We have had some great visits from both sets of Grandparents this month.  Gramps helped us carve the family pumpkin, but really Hannah was able to do most of it solo.  As usual, Luke was very interested but mostly watched and Ryan got his hands dirty too.  Fun way to spend the morning!!

Hard at work or hard at play?

Drawing the face.

Ryan spotted food and right into the mouth it went.

Gramps and Michael supervising.

Luke could not even stand to look at the inside of the pumpkin (much less clean it out), however, he enjoyed using the tools.

Ry getting a closer look.

I took the boys to a pumpkin patch in McKinney with the More than Moms group from our church.  The kiddos pet the animals, ran thru the hay maze, rode on a pony, and played in the pumpkins.   It was a beautiful day and felt like Fall was upon us.  Love October in Texas!

Luke and Rachel hugging on their baby brothers.

"Baaaa" - his automatic animal noise.  We are getting better at putting the correct noises with the animals, but not quite there yet.

Me: "Luke, put your arm around Rachel and take a picture"...nope he kept his distance...  

Now that he's running, the maze was a fun place to practice.

Petting a goat that got out.

Wasn't really a fan of sitting up high on the pony.

Trying desperately to get him to sit still for a photo.  We tried to trap him in between the pumpkins.

And he's off....

Lots of "doh-dohs"...

My big boy!!!

They are both so big!