Fun with kids & costumes

It started with a little ward party. These things are really just about giving the kids a place to run a muck and it works well. I have been very pleased with Keith's willingness to dress up more easily. What a good sport he is becoming. (I think he is secretly starting to really like it;)
In fact, he decided on his own to dress up for a child at the hospital.
This was loads of fun for me & dakota too. Our most special treat.
Today's activities included a trip to the children's garden for special halloween kid activities where we met up with buddies. Then later a dinner at another pal's house and first ever trick or treating with other buddies. Fortunately this evening's sugar high was followed by a big crash in time for beddy-byes. Here are our pix of the fun.
(sorry, none of me - I was the bumble bee again of course... maybe someone else will have one)

:)

Autumn is a second spring
where every leaf is a flower
-Albert Camus

Family Fun at the Pumpkin Farm

There are lots cute little farms around here.
Many cater to kids with fun things to look at and do.
Here we are on one beautiful day out...
Ma & Pa pumpkin pickers.

Having fun with corn!

Wo- what a fast barn slide!

So many pumkins.
One needs to sit and think about this...

Ah this one is just rightNext on the list: Carving!

Autum Leaves

Our trip to the Barn

So many great things about our little vacation. Mostly: Friends & fam.
We were lucky to be joined in Washington by our dear friends the Ripples!
He I am with Carrie by the sea dragon.

We also were joined for one night by the radest portland family, the Harmon's
Here is Keith with his buddy Steve
(world class photographer extraordinaire)

Here is his wife Kelly & the kids: Lia, Cole & little June bug
(photo from our last trip together)

It was also great to spend time with family.
Here is Grandma trying to force a smile on dakota's face.

Lia & Cole

Gourmet breakfast at it's finest.

Havin' a drink with the monster

Playing with his little buddy Rand on the beach

Asleep with Grandpa N.

A lovers row out in the pond

Learning water safety with Grandpa S.

"Let me explain it to you little guy"

Nature walk with Daddy

Hey, this bear isn't so scary.

don't get me!
look what I almost sat on!

Go mama Go!
Carrie with baby Norah in front

Alone on the beach

Like father, like son

First kite try

Weeee! This is great grandpa :)

First driving lesson

Couldn't get enough of the train rides
(Rand, Dakota, Carrie w/ Norah)

John driving the train

My little adventurer!

Typical family meltdown

Forget it - I chose #1

And here is the winner! We'll see how I feel about it when it arrives in 3 weeks.
I purchased the 4 piece set (bumper, sheet, skirt & blanket) and the Valance (which I may or may not return.) I found a great deal after comparing many sites and even scored a coupon code for free shipping.

Now here's another question... Do you think I can mix up the mobiles or should I stick with the one that goes with the set. (One is twice the price as the other)

One more time please!!!

Okay, it's official. I'm totally indecisive on this but I need to make a decision soon so I can start painting. Here are my latest final choices.
I will likely be painting the walls at least partially pink and incorporating flowers into the theme, probably glueing some to the wall.
Should I go with #1 or the last winner #2 or the surprise entry #3
What's your vote?

#1

#2

#3

Fresh from a visit back home (the Northwest)

No time to update now, but it was great to breath that fresh northwestern air. I'm just glad to be not traveling with a "lap baby" (toddler) kicking my uterus and pulling my hair. That's his last free ticket before turning two (an understandable rule) and our last trip for a long long time. More pix later...