Halloween 2019

Little Picasso: Luke Halloween Art

Luke's drawing of ghosts & a bat

Southport Trick Or Treat

We can never pass up another opportunity to 1) get more candy 2) get more use out of our Halloween costumes. Tonight we went to the trick-or-treat on Southport (which was crazy, insane, crowded) and met up with Trampoline friends (Teddy, Declan & Vidya).

Cuddle Buddies

For 5 years Luke refused to sleep with anything but a pillow in his bed. Then one guy after another got added. Now it looks like this.

Roscoe Village Trick or Treat

Its impossible to even describe what perfect weather we got for the annual Roscoe Village trick or treat. The kids had so much fun. The small issue was that it was actually TOO HOT. Ryan was literally melting in his gorilla suit. It didn't help that he insisted on travelling like a gorilla - literally walking on his hands and feet the entire time. When he would take off his mask to breathe, sweat would be dripping.

A zombie, gorilla and Power Ranger

Ryan actually had to sit on this couch and rest.
He was exhausted.

Picking Pumpkins in MI

Who knows how accurate this measure is, but the kids always get psyched about standing next to it. For some reason, the best pic Luke would take (despite the fact he WANTED it taken) is with his eyes crossed. Pretty much well explains this age, I guess. Dinges is not always where we go, but its definitely the closest to our house. There have been many seasons spent here now :)

This year, Brooke only cared about little pumpkins. No interest in the big carving one.

Ryan didnt really care about pumkins either. He just wanted to
be in charge of the wheel barrel.

Nap time

Happy Birthday Brooke

Brooke's birthday was a little bit complicated this year. She had trampoline practice at night and was not willing to miss it - at all. So, we had to rush the celebration into the AM and after school (between school and practice). We did a cinnamon roll as her "cake" for breakfast. After school I took the kids to It'sugar candy store and let them each pick out some candy. Then we rushed to open presents and dropped her at practice. She brought with cookies to share at practice with her teammates for a little extra special something as well.

Waking up early on a school day to watch your sister blow out a candle on a cinnamon roll is TOUGH

The kids were all really tired (as you can see on these little faces) but were also good sports

Taking them all to the candy store brightened sprits, because candy always makes everyone smile.

Happy Birthday Lunch Notes

Both boys placed notes into Brooke's lunch to wish her Happy Birthday ;) She saved them and brought them home with her lunch, so I think they were a nice surprise.