Gavin insisted on getting a picture in the grocery store's pumpkin display. It's becoming a tradition. ;)
To enjoy the nice fall weather, we went on a hike and explored nature. I love the curiosity of kids. Every little rock is amazing to them.
We flew kites on another perfect day.
And we went on a witch hunt at Gardner Village.
(We may have also spotted a Pokemon.)
Every morning at our house looks like this:
Gavin does his school work on the computer while Laynie watches along or colors. We haven't missed a day yet.
Pumpkins! Have I mentioned before that I'm not a pumpkin carver? It kills me to spend money on something that will grow mold and be thrown away in 2 weeks' time. But Matt and the kids love it - go figure!? So I joined in happily and helped Laynie carve her pumpkin. Look at their smiles. I guess it was worth it...
We had our LDS Ward's Trunk or Treat. It was fun seeing everyone in costume (for some reason, it doesn't bother me to spend money on costumes we'll only wear 1-2 times that year... Ha, ha!)
My good friend, Julie (aka Lucy), and Gavin's good friend, Brock (aka Charlie Brown).
The kids loved trunk or treating!
Gavin was star-struck when he saw Ash. Seriously. I wish you could have seen his reaction.
My Waldo.
My Wenda.
Then came the actual day of Halloween - the kids waited 'til 6pm to finally go trick or treating around the block. Gavin really wanted to don one of his dress-up super hero costumes and I had purchased the Little Red Riding Hood costume for $2 at a yard sale, so I thought I'd better use it after all.
Little Red Riding Hood & the Big, Bad Hulk
Once again, Laynie was in candy heaven.
Bruce Banner thought so too.
