Halloween Fun!

Friday I went in to help Logan's class do some pumpkin math. We got to crave pumpkins. Weigh them, guess their circumference and count every seed.

We had 534 in ours, in case you were wondering.

Saturday, Inge and Kaitlyn came to visit so we decided to check out a local 'exotic' animal pumpkin patch.

While the pumpkin patch wasn't much to look at, they did have a few animals that we weren't used to seeing at your typical petting zoo.
The camels were great. Very friendly . . .didn't try to spit at us once.

They had two pot bellied pigs wandering around. Penelope and Jenny seemed to enjoy the attention from Kaitlyn and Chloe.

There were also two little piglets. These guys were so cute. If you scratched their sides, they would just fall over sideways so you could scratch their tummies, like a little puppy.

And, for a mere three dollars you could paint yourself a pumpkin.

and their creations . . .

Here the kids are awaiting the special 'surprise' animal presentation.

This is Justin, the Fairy Armadillo. Yes, Logan actually named him.

He was adorable. Just 3 months old.
I think I was the most excited since this was the first LIVE armadillo, outside of a zoo, I've seen since we've been here.

They also had Jewel, their rescue Kangaroo. She lost part of her leg and now lives at the farm.

The kids loved her. She was so soft!

Later on we donned our costumes for a practice run at trick or treating up at the church. They were having a little Trunk or Treat activity. You know, because we didn't think we'd get enough candy that night.

I'd say it was a successful trial run.

Then we went home so Spiderman could rest up for the grand finale later that night.

A little later the kids were ready to go.
(If you look closely at this picture you can see Logan is smiling under his mask!)

In addition to Spiderman, a Pirate and Madonna's back up dancer, we had Tony Hawk visit. Skateboard and all.

And Mister T.

Actually, this is Nate, our neighbor. Who committed to his costume 100% by shaving his head.

And we wrapped up our evening with the traditional sorting of the candy.
Chloe separated hers by favors, Kaitlyn by type and Logan by shape . . .you know, all the circle's went to together... all the rectangles. I had never actually seen that method before, but it seem to work for him.

Then the kids were sent to bed and I began my yearly raiding of my children's bounty.
Inge and Kaitlyn left this afternoon, back to the cool temps of Oregon. It was a fun visit and I hope they come back soon . . .and bring more of that cool weather with them.


Editors note: I've gained 3 pounds since this post when to print.

The Texas Renaissance Festival

This weekend was a real hodge-podge of events.

Saturday the kids had soccer and cheer, but I was on, what felt to be, my deathbed. I've been fighting a cold for a couple weeks and it had just about won the battle. Luckily, after my wonderful husband took the kids to their games, he came home, then turned right around and took me to the doctors.

Sunday I was feeling better (not sure if it was the first round of antibiotics, some much needed rest, or just the need to get out of the house,) but we decided to check out the Texas Renaissance Festival with some friends.

While the advertisements say 'fun for the whole family', it seem to specifically cater to the dads.
I swear I saw more boobs hanging out than in a Motley Crue Video.

(you'll have to enlarge the photo above to get a better idea of what I'm talking about)

We got there in time to see the parade of freaks . . .I mean characters.
(which, by the way, was the only free thing to do there!)

Then went off to enjoy the sights and festivities.

Chloe loved seeing lots of fairies and maidens wandering about
(it was Pirate's weekend, hence Chloe's attire)

There were a few rides for the kids.

Although, since Craig and I are dead set against taking out a second mortgage, they only got to ride two.

But they didn't seem to mind.

Chloe and Logan really loved this bridge in the "Magic Garden". Which turned out to be just a really long ass walk around a drainage creek.

Logan and AJ LOVED the jousting and swords everyone had.
They, of course, had to get some of their own.
(Stay tuned for my next post entitled "Our trip to the ER"

And after all the fun was had and all the money was spent, we headed out.
Notice Chloe's tail? Apparently they all the rage right now...
Why? I have no idea.

I'm sure you'd never guess it from all my comments. But we actually had a great time.
We may even go back (bringing our own food and drinks, of course!) to check out more shows.
Who knows . . .I just may need to get one of those tails myself!

And now for the traditional ending photo . . .

Yep, a good day.

Nursery Rhymes and School pics

This morning Logan and Craig enjoyed their first Donuts with Dad at Kaufman.

I met them at the school a little later to get Logan ready for his Nursery Rhyme parade. Can you guess his nursery rhyme?

We were told not to do anything elaborate for the costumes . . .and you know me, always being one to follow directions to the T.

Of course we know what ever you put this boy in, he'll be the most adorable one out there.

Speaking of adorable, here is Chloe's official cheer photo.

And our school pictures . . .

Yep. Adorable. If I do say so myself.

Here's a very quick, and I mean, very quick, snip it of Logan in his parade.

Ever wonder why it takes the kids so long to get ready for school?
It's my fault for assuming they were eating breakfast . . .well, I guess Logan was multitasking.

We are happy to announce that Logan is now a full -fledged-card carrying-training-wheel free bike rider.

We took our first ride around the entire neighborhood this weekend

without one bloody knee in sight.

YAY, Logan!