Thursday, November 8, 2012

Halloween, the Great Pumpkin and Life

We have had a pretty awesome Fall so far! It is my favorite season- always has been. My mind's eye always envisions Fall/Autumn like the scenes in "Hocus Pocus" before the night actually begins. All the awesome leaves and colors and the fantastic houses....Vegas doesn't have architecture like back east but that's ok- one of these days I would like a house with character (like the ones I grew up in).


Anyway, we went to a pumpkin patch to search for "The Great Pumpkin" and ended up buying 2. The kid's started to get more excited this year for Halloween and it didn't take as much talking up for them to get the candy concept. Hunter was Lightening McQueen from Cars, Reagan was Minnie Mouse and Kailee was a rabbit. We had fun walking around 2 blocks near our house and returning with 2 pumpkins full of candy- so much so that the kids could hardly carry them home. I have enough candy leftover for next year...or to divvy up slowly over time.

Hello Kitty

Iron Man
All lit up






I have been taking a few technology classes for my re-certification for my teaching license and so far I really like them. Web design is pretty interesting so far. The weather here has started to cool off (mid 70s) and the kids are growing more everyday. Hunter is counting down to his 5th birthday so he can go to Kindergarten. He is still reading and is loving Mr. Putter and Tabby books. Reagan is very chatty and quite the little mother with her dolls (she has to sleep with 3 dolls and an infinite number of stuffed animals- it is ridiculous!). She has started to pack up her baby in a stroller, put a hat on her head and grab her "purse" so she can head out. It's pretty awesome! Kailee is 3 months and is smiling loads. She will laugh and giggle for Jeremy and coo for me. She loves her siblings and they are awesome helpers (thank goodness). We are all happy, healthy and very grateful for both! We are excited to see family in the next few weeks for Thanksgiving! Until then, be safe all!