Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Halloween Fun

We were able to have some fun pumpkin picking with our good friends.

There were plenty of fun things to do there.










Nora had a fun Halloween party at dance. Nora decided in the Spring to be a black cat, and she didn't change her mind at all. 

So, I didn't go trick or treating when I was young. We had a tradition started by my great grandma, I believe. It's called "Happy Halloween-ing." It is when you take pies to people in the neighborhood, for my grandma it was to all the widows and widowers or shut-ins. We would dress up in our costumes, usually it was Halloween night, and ring the doorbell and when they answered we gave them the pie... yelled happy Halloween, and ran away. The rule was that you had to get away before they could give you any treats. If you got a treat, you got in trouble. So, my Aunt and cousins still do this every year. They went a few days before Halloween, so the kids and I joined them. And Grandma was there too, so it was fun to hear more about how it all started. It was fun to share part of my childhood with my kids. I would love to do it again. 

On Halloween morning we went to our friend Crystal's school, where she teaches, and Nora walked around in the parade with her. Nora loved it, and it was fun to see all the costumes. Thanks Crystal!

Nora also had a fun Halloween party at preschool. I was able to go and help with a game, and then they had a parade around the houses next to her school. She loved it!


Tate wouldn't keep the costume I had for him on, so we changed and just got him clothes he could wear. He was an Angry bird. This is the best picture I could get of him. He doesn't hold still very well...

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

See Nora ride a bike.

For her birthday, Nora got a bike. We took it out a few times to see how it would go.

 She did pretty well, but needed to condition her legs to peddle well. We'll work on it, as long as the weather holds out.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Nora's 4th Birthday

Nora was so excited for her birthday. She had been planning to have a surprise party for months. She woke up and found balloons on the ground, and was excited because it was something she had requested. My sister, Donnarae, had decorated for my birthday in April, and Nora wanted all the same things for her birthday. Thanks for setting the bar, Donnarae. 


Then Nora opened a few presents, and saw her cake. 

 She really wanted a Hello Kitty cake, and my amazing friend Ashlie was able to help me (meaning she did all the work) make the perfect cake for Nora. It was a huge hit!
Then my friend Joni and I took the kids to go see the witches at Gardner Village. It's something Nora looks forward to every year. Luckily we had Kenna that day, so she could come with us.




We had a small birthday party for Nora. A few friends and cousins came over to decorate pumpkin jars, have cake and ice cream and open presents. It was a fun night! Thanks Mom, for your help.



Happy Birthday to our big girl!