Halloween 2013

Halloween this year was perfect! The kids school wasn't doing any big celebrations so we skipped and I took he kids to the Smithsonian's Discovery Theater that morning for a Halloween Dance Party! It was FUN! Both kids were just as I expected, Kade was shy and clung to my side and Ella was ALL about it. She danced and danced and danced some more!

We picniced on the lawn of the Mall and then loaded up to come home for naps and to gear up for our big night of trick or treating. Last minute Bryan had car trouble that required him to rent a car so we all kind of scrambled getting costumes on, pictures taken, wagon ready, etc to leave in a hurry. We rented to the car and off we were to trick or treat! The kids had  BLAST! They ran and ran until their little feet could take no more. We loaded in the wagon and headed home! It was a fun fun night! I love that both of my little people are old enough now to take part in these fun holidays! It is double the fun watching them!

I had to beg him for this one picture. He was a big blur all night. Too much candy, too little time!

Painting pumpkins!

Last week we painted our pumpkins from our first visit to the pumpkin patch. It was a great morning activity and the kids had a lot of fun! They are super proud of their finished product! 

E was in the middle of saying, "oh wow! My pinpess (princess) punkin!" 

Ella chose purple because it is Sophia the first's dress color. 

Kade picked green because that is his favorite color! 

 
 
 
 
 

Spooking up the place!

Last weekend we decided to add a few more Halloween decorations to our fall decor that was already out. The kids loved helping me and I think we are ready for Halloween! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Everyday life and Bryan's birthday

So much fun has been happening around here! We are getting settled and loving exploring our new area! Last weekend was Bryan's birthday. His aunt and uncle were in town and we had the best time! I can't explain how happy it made us to have a little piece of home here in Maryland! They spoiled my kids rotten and we were all sad time went by so fast! On Bryan's birthday we went to Annapolis and had crab cakes and ice cream on the Chesapeake Bay. We also shopped and walked around taking in the gorgeous weather and views! I only took two pictures and I'm kicking myself for not taking more! But I also included some other pics of our everyday life!

Someone got into the markers..

Trying on their costumes! 

Could this view be any better?

Halloween jams!

Following a horse and buggy to the grocery store has become somewhat normal to me now.

My crazies :) 

Picnic at the park after school!