Halloween Happenings

Lexi,

Now that you're almost 2, you sort of "get" the Halloween concept.

You say "trick or treat" when we pass pumpkins, 

you love telling people that you are Minnie Mouse,

and you most certainly do NOT like the monsters on display around town.

Since you're older this year, we have been able to really get into the holiday spirit. 

With our pumpkin carving kit in tow, we joined your buddies Shane and Tyler 

for some jack-o-lantern making last week. 

You had mild interest in the actual carving - you sat at the table with us 

and played with the ooey, gooey pumpkin seeds.

But the three of you quickly decided that running, and jumping and coloring 

and goofing around was much more fun. 

The first of many Ring Around the Rosies

But lighting those pumpkins...now THAT got your attention.

The three of you loved checking out the smiley face, and the ghost and the spider.

You were so excited to have those candles lit, Lexi,

that you actually started singing"Happy Birthday"to the pumpkins. 

The next day was your preschool class trip to Silverman's Farm.

You all went in your Halloween costumes, and boy was it cute!

The two's class took a hayride together.

You wanted to sit next to each other.

Here you are with half of your class. 

Your teachers told us that you, Annie, Lucy and Betsy 

are great friends at school. 

They say you are always playing with one another. 

Here you are with Lucy and Annie 

and holding your teachers' hands. 

So long friends, see ya real soon.

And, Happy Halloween!