Trick or Treating on Homeland

Owen, Jenna, Bailey, all gathered at their GG's last night for Trick or Treating. GG had all full spread on the bar of snacks, pizza and goodies to make sure nobody would go hungry. Also attending the party were the kids parents, their Grandparents, Amanda, and GG of course. Jon and Connie (Jenna's Grandparents) also brought along their other grand daughter Jesse. It was so good to have her! She is growing up to be such a beautiful young woman, and always a joy to be around.

The goal of the evening was to get all the kids - in their costumes - together - in a picture! That is a LOT to ask of 2 two year old's and an infant! We did our best but Owen was more interested in running back in the kitchen where the candy was.
So we got Jenna and Bailey.......

Then we got Owen but lost Jenna.........Like I said we did our best.

Time for TRICK OR TREATING!!! I am not sure if Jacob was more excited or Owen. Bailey had to go and visit more family and Jenna decided to stay at GG's, so off we went with Owen. Much our surprise, the neighborhood that used to have all porch lights on just waiting to hand out candy was now very dark. What is up with that?? We did find about 7 or 8 houses participating, which turned out to be just enough.

He did so good!! Jacob and I were so impressed-- He told everyone "trick or treat" AND "thank you". He even have a few "Happy Halloween's"! What a pro!

Tonight we will trick or treat Washington-so we will see if we have a repeat?

I just had to add this in also-- This was when Auntie G was telling Bailey bye!

The Pumpkin Patch

Owen has this book about a pumpkin named Spookley. He just loves the book and wants to read it almost every night. He calls it is "punt-kin"book. We were at the grocery store the other day when he spotted the pumpkins and he just had to have one, or so he thought. He had been very good in the store so we got him one of those little ones. For days he carried it around and even took it to bed. Thank goodness it has not started to spoil yet!

After hearing what a great time James, Skye & Bailey had at the pumpkin patch we decided to take Owen. Our first thought was to have see if Bailey could go again so we could get some super cute pictures of the two together at the patch. However, Owen had other plans! He ran circles over and around the pumpkins, touching each one. Picking up all the little ones he could. I followed him around with the camera like the paparazzi trying to capture all of it I could. I wish I could capture the giggle and excitement that went along with it to share with you. Of course when it was time to go he was not ready, but we let him pick out his very own pumpkin to take home.

What's new?

It has been quite some time since my last blog so I must apologize to all you followers! What is new? Let's see-- Well, Owen turned 2 at the beginning of October. Wow, how time flies! It seems like just yesterday he was being born. He amazes us everyday with new things he is learning and how is personality is growing. And funny... goodness that boy is funny. He probably got it from his Mom! Ha haa.

Here are just a few pics of the Pirate Party we threw for his 2nd Birthday. A very good friend of mine, Savanah helped a ton with the party and all the decorations. I could not have done it without her. We painted pirates for the kids to stick their faces in and have their pictures taken and a large ship for bean bag toss. The majority of the little ones and a few adults came dressed as pirates . O had a blast, as did we.