October 31st

October 31st - a day full of activity. We joined Candie, Elyjah, & Judah at a playground in their neighborhood. It was still a little chilly, and Miss E wasn't interested in playing (you'll see why below).

Even though we hadn't had rain in a day or so, the volleyball court remained a wading pool. Elyjah & Judah were all about playing in the water, but it took Big J some time to venture in...can't blame him, it was a little chilly!

After naps, we headed off to Elyjah's birthday party at another playground. All the kids dressed up (except ours who wanted to show off their new pumpkin shirts thanks to some friends) and had a grand time enjoying some beautiful weather.
Hulk and a Ladybug
(aka the birthday boy and his mama, Candie)
He wanted her to dress up, and she kindly obliged. What a great mom!
Big J showing off his jack-o-lantern shirt.
Pin the nose on the pumpkin.
We actually got Miss E to participate!
Proof of how literal kids at this age are: The game was wrap the mummy...when Candie said, "GO!" most of the kids took off racing toward the fence at the edge of the park! We all got a good laugh!
The birthday boy wanted donuts instead of cake so we got to enjoy Krispy Kreme's Halloween specials! It was a nice change.
Miss McK had a grand ol' time, can't you tell?
Miss E hung close to me & Clay during most of the party, but I did catch her smiling after the pinata busted and she got a lollipop!
After the party, we headed to a local church's fall festival for dinner and fun. Caught the kids walking together with matching braids! Kudos to Clay for doing Miss E's hair.
Our group enjoying a hot dog dinner. We were quite a sight!

Headed to the games.

Bean bag toss...LOVE his swinging hair!

Miss Priss wasn't into doing the games - she hung out by the wall.

Basketball toss!
It was a great day...so much so Big J kept asking to go to Halloween for days after it was all over!