Halloween, 2010

By the time Halloween rolls around, I am kind of over taking pictures of the boys in costumes.  After 5 pumpkin patches and 4 Halloween parties, I am officially sick of Iron Man.  So I kind of dropped the ball and didn't take many pictures last night.  I took a few of them before and a few of them after in their PJ's, and really none in between of the actual Trick-or-Treating.  But we definitely had a blast.  We went with our friends, Big Evan and Baby Claire, aka a Darth Vader and a pumpkin!  We went to their neighborhood party and then ventured all around their neighborhood trying to fill up Evan's treat basket.  Not sure why, Evan is as picky about candy as he is about any other food.  But he definitely enjoyed, no that word isn't sufficient, he ABSOLUTELY LOVED trick-or-treating this year. And I suppose that's partly why I didn't get any pictures, I was eating up every moment of his excitement!  f

Green Meadows with the Campbell Family

This past weekend we ventured over to Green Meadows Farm. We went when Evan was 1, and we felt like he was  a little bit too young to enjoy it.  Last year, Drew was in the hospital almost the entire month of October and life was just too crazy going back and forth twice a day between the hospital and home to even think about going pumpkin picking!  But this year, this was going to be our year!  I thought for sure Evan would have a blast there!!  But I think I was wrong.  He tells me he had a great time, but it was one tantrum after another.  It was blazing hot and close to nap time, a combination that I should have known wouldn't work.  I thought his love for animals would help him overcome these barriers, but not so much.  I know he looks happy in these pictures, but trust me... there were lots of tears shed and time outs to be had.  Oh well.  Maybe next year?  I still had a great time with our friends, the Campbell's.  And Drew and baby Brock were troopers and super cute, as always.  I also need to learn the art of taking pictures with fields of pumpkins in the background.  Everything just turns dark and orange when I try.  At least this was the 4th pumpkin patch we have visited in the last week, perhaps the practice will eventually lead to perfection, or at least mediocrity?!

Tater Tots go to the Pumpkin Patch

Drew visited the pumpkin patch yesterday with his playgroup, the Tater Tots.  They also had a story time there and snacks!!!  It was a nice morning, just me and Drew, while Evan was busy at school!!

Little Cuties Visit the Pumpkin Patch

The Little Cuties, a playgroup we are in with children Evan's age, visited the pumpkin patch yesterday.  This was followed by a play date at James' house where we decorated the pumpkins we bought.  Pumpkin decorating is preferred over pumpkin carving in Florida, since carved pumpkins last about 2 seconds in the this humitidy!!!  We had a blast!!!

Mr. Roboto

Meet Drew, the robot.  Or perhaps he is more of a robot/alien hybrid.  Not sure.  But I do know one thing, he's freaking adorable and I can't get enough of him!!!

Buzz Lightyear, Space Ranger.

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Halloween when you are 3 years old: Where awesome wings and cool buttons trump originality every day of the week.  I am going to have to keep an eye on my little Buzz, because every third kid is going to be dressed like this particular astronaut this year, I don't want to accidentally take home the wrong one after a long night of trick-or-treating.