Hotel & Boston fun!

Trot trot

To Boston to visit Dan and Rachael.  We stayed in a hotel, used the pool, went on the train, saw the red sox parade, visited the aquarium and saw an Imax show.  What a weekend!

Snow!

We had our first snow fall recently, and the kids were so excited to run outside and play with it.

 Yesterday was my birthday and the kids had the house all decorated and ready when I got home from work. They made me pictures, had cake and ice cream for me. It was a great birthday!

Trick or treat!

What fun we had trick or treating this year.  Marty was Elmo and Lizzie was a witch.

 This dress is at least 30 years old - I wore it as a costume as a kid and it was handed down even before that, according to Mom.  Well made, I should say!  This picture doesn't capture it, but she is also wearing sparkly sneakers (the closest I could get to Ruby slippers), and holding a broom.

 Our first (and only!) trick or treater!  It is so fun to take all 3 kids out together on these adventures.  It was raining, but that didn't slow us down a bit.  We made a few stops and then headed to the fire station for ice cream, donuts and a special tour of the station from Uncle John.  Mimi and Auntie Angi joined in too!  What fun!

Pumpkin carving

I missed pumpkin carving this year, so Ryan grabbed a few pictures.  By the end of it, we had a pumpkin face, a dinosaur and a cloudy moon.  Very spooky! Ryan is always very creative with his pumpkin carving.

 Apparently was very intent and focused on this task - I think he liked it!

 She was very excited for Halloween!

Fall fair

Our local library had a fall festival again this year and we made a point to visit it. What a lot of great activities for the kids!  Face painting, pumpkin decorating, popcorn,  petting zoo and a free ice cream truck. You can't beat that!

 

Drums

Both kids love to play the drums. We only have one rule - you must wear ear protection! Both kids help themselves to the drum set and we love to hear them play. You should hear Marty sing while he drums!