Halloween 2009

The kiddos enjoyed going out for Halloween tonight. There were several ghosts and gobblins around the neighborhood but not many on our street. Christopher and Clara went up to where most of the action was and visited 15 or so homes while Sabrina stayed behind with Granny & Grandpops for a quick nap. This was the first time in a long while when both Adam and Annette got to go trick or treating with the kids. In fact, this may have been Clara's first real experience with it. Christopher was 'Dash' from the Incredibles, Clara was Tigger and Sabrina was the bumblebee which can also be found here and in the last photo below.





(Photo below is from October 2007 featuring Clara in the Bumblebee Costume.)

Caption contest

(Photo below was taken on October 4 during a very random event in the basement.)

It's been a while since we've done this ... What captions come to mind for the photograph below?

"Dad, why do you have that stupid camera out again?"
"Wonder how I'm ever going to get up there?"
"I know this walker chair has reverse on it somewhere..."

Pump-in Carving 2009

We're calling this "pump-in" carving because up until recently, that's how Clara pronounced the word "pumpkin." We're kind of sad to see her with the correct pronunciation but we know she'll score better on her LSAT if she learns this lesson now.

Anyway, this past Sunday night we partook in the annual Pumpkin Carving ritual over at Howardland. A good time was had by all especially with LaRosa's pizza, Bengals on the TV (trouncing the BEARS!), and most importantly... no severed fingers this year. Come on people ... it's Halloween afterall.

Here are a few photos from the day.




Clara really enjoyed scooping out the seeds!

Update on picture day clothing

Clara has changed get clothes willingly. Still working on Christopher.

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Picture Day!

We are having some friends over today to do a photo swap. We're going
to take their photo and they'll be taking ours. To prep for this,
Clara and Christopher picked out their own outfits. I don't know if
Christopher chose to wear this tie on his own or not. The bad news is
neither of the kiddos are supposed to be wearing what they have on in
the photo below. We'll post the result of the shoot on our blog
later. Look for it in November.

Clara and her books

Clara decided to go through all of her books last week. She sat in her
big red chair right in front of the book shelf and after looking thru
a book she tossed it back.

First Campout

Adam and Christopher spent the night at Lake Kincaid State Park last weekend. Among the highlights were S'mores and Hot Chocolate. Christopher had a pretty good night of sleep except, "The trains and the owls [which were actually crows] kept waking me up."

Takes One to Know One

(Annette here) Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I am so proud! While hanging out in the livestock tent at Pendleton County Woolfest this past weekend, we discovered proof that Adam's practice with his turkey call and instructional CDs is paying off... Maybe he'll bring home the big Tom this fall. Turkey season opens on Oct. 24 for those of you playing along.