Halloween 2012

October 31st

Stratton was a cowboy . . . Again (sigh) and Arden was Minnie Mouse. . .sort of. I tried to make her nose black but she just rubbed it all over her face, so that was a no go!

We went to the church's trunk-or-treat and made a quick stop by Uncle Dillon and Aunt Brandye's house. The church had all kinds of fun things for the kiddos. It's one of the largest community outreach activities we do all year. This year we had over 800 kids! They had the trunk or treat, hayride, and games and bouncey houses inside along with food! All free for anyone in the community! Stratton had a blast and didn't want to leave! But there were a few people in scary masks, and he was scared to death of them! And he really didn't care of the trunk or treat part. . .he likes the candy, but not having to ask for it!

At church with Sawyer. . .

I think he likes her!

Stratton with Easton and Livy. . .this picture cracks me up. Livy is so sweet and Stratton could care less! You can tell both boys have mouths full of candy, too.

Peebles farm and pumpkin patch

Tuesday October 30th

I had promised Stratton back months ago that we would take him to the pumpkin patch this year. Well. . .things have been busier than I anticipated and suddenly I realized that if I was going to keep my promise I was going to have to take him TODAY! So, we dropped Arden off at our favorite babysitter's . . . My grandparents. . . Then we headed to McCrory. The weather was perfect and by the time we got there it was 2pm and we had the place pretty much to ourselves! Stratton had a blast just running around playing and chasing the chickens. He loved the animals the best, of course. We had a fun time, its the first time we've had just "Stratton-Mommy time" since Arden was born. After we left the pumpkin patch I dropped Stratton off with my dad who was driving the grain cart, and went to pick up Arden. I swung back by the field and picked Stratton up on our way home. Surprisingly, he didn't throw a fit or argue at all! He was soo good all day!

The goats were his favorites, he fed one some corn on the cob. . .

This boy! Here he is "looking at their beans" . . . He already looks like a farmer, or crop consultant!