Awesome pre-Halloween fall weekend

It's that time of the year when you have to pull the thermals out to make it through Friday night football. But it was oh so worth it as our CPA lions managed a come from behind victory to get home field advantage for the playoffs. The girls had a superb time running around with friends and then huddled up under a blanket with me and some friends to keep warm.

Saturday was filled with Halloween parties. Katelyn went to a costume birthday party as Athena. In typical Katelyn fashion, she said, "Mom, everybody is going to be looking at me." Me--"Why" Katelyn--Because I look soo pretty. Of course, I agree, but then I am biased. She was so excited to be able to put makeup on and actually wear it out into public.

In the evening, we went to one of Ellie's friend's family Halloween party. It was awesome. The house was decorated and the back yard had a grave hard with a skeleton handing out candy (think Santa Clause set up) and then a haunted house/trail. Very well done and a lot of fun. The only downside was Ellie's costume split down the side half way through which made her actually put on her sweater.

Today, we enjoyed the beautiful fall colors, raking outside and then heading to Cheekwood. Owen starts chanting "trains, trains, trains" as soon as we get out of the car. For those who have not been there, they have an amazing miniature train set up. He was mesmerized for at least 30-40 minutes. Then we found a sculpture trail that we had somehow managed to miss on prior visits. As part of our Better Life challenge at Church, we are suppose to list three things we are thankful for each day. I can hit them all at Cheekwood today---Beautiful outdoor walk with the fall colors, watching the kids just run and run just because they can, and taking it all in as a family. 

We topped the weekend off with our arms to our elbows in pumpkin guts. Great job kids!

OK. We forgot to take the finished product as it was past bedtime, but we will get one tomorrow when it is Halloween for real :)