Dear Robot,

This week in church Andrew's craft was a card to someone who you consider a blessing.

I guess James and I know where we stand!

Andrew came up with his own fire mask...

...and yes, that is Spiderman underwear on his head.

Raking the leaves

For the past two weekends we have ALL been working hard to rake up the leaves.  I think the final count was around 48 bags not including the three times our disposal bin was also filled to the max.  We sure do have a lot of leaves.  The kids loved helping and playing and with cool outdoor speakers, the music made the time fly by.

Movie Night with Friends

We had a special, fun movie night with friends.  It started with pizza, then popcorn and a flick.

What a Super Great Night

Adeline and Andrew in front of our table

Not only were there table full of candy but there were also two bounce houses!

A pumpkin and Minnie Mouse showed up for some candy too.

So did Doc and Snow White

The kids with Pastor Bill (Pastor Werewolf)

Our table won for best decorate table.  Woo-hoo!

And the kids came back with way too much candy.  I guess I 'll have to help....time to put on a few extra pounds.

The kids with their pal (pirate) Nick

James took the kids to a few houses to experience the door to door this year

Looks like the kids aren't shy about getting candy

All Ready for Trick or Treating!!!!

Buzz and Jessie Halloween 2012

Our whole family sporting the "Toy Story" theme this year.

We're all set up and ready for Calvary's Trunk or Treat.  (set-up inside because of the cold, wet weather)

Adeline's Halloween Party

Andrew had a short nap and was still waking up.  The classroom was full of kids and parents and he always takes time to warm up.  Adeline on the other hand could not wait to get dressed in her costume.  And even though you don't see the pictures I am also dressed up as Mrs. Potato Head.

Adeline with one of her favorite schoolmates and soccer pal Jersey

The kids working hard on their pumpkin craft.

Time to eat our delicious, sugar filled snacks.

Adeline (Jessie) playing BINGO

The kids must dance and listen to music a lot in class because they all seemed to know what to do when the music started.

All finished!

So after sewing Adeline's dress this summer I decided to try our Halloween costumes and then maybe Christmas outfits.  I put a lot of time into these outfits and really enjoyed doing it.  But...I am glad they are done.  So here they are.

Adeline's Jessie Costume

My Mrs. Potato Head Costume

And James' Mr. Potato Costume

Andrew is Buzz (a costume we got from Uncle Josh and Aunt Bethany)

Tomorrow is Halloween....see you then!

Carving Pumpkins

This year Adeline was more than excited about pulling out all the pumpkin guts.

Andrew, not so much.  He stuck to the plastic ones.

Both kids picked out their pattern and stuck with me while I carved.

Our finished product!

Each year doing this with the kids gets more and more fun.

Birthday lunch with Uncle John

After church we went out to lunch with Grandpa Forte and Uncle John.  Uncle John turned 31 earlier in the week.  I always refer to him as my little brother but we are really much closer in age and he is a lot bigger than me.  (someday that will be Adeline and Andrew)  I am very proud of him and think he is pretty handsome :)

"Happy Birthday to You"

I think Aunt Erin had a good time!

Our Cowboy family

This was pretty fun to dress up for.

Thank you to Jill, Cindy, Phil, Nana, and Brooklynn for contributing items to make our outfits complete.