Happy Halloween!

 We've had an incredible fall season. We visited a pumpkin patch, found some HUGE hulk pumpkins at our local grocery store, and decorated our house over fall break. We decided to stay here for fall break, and it was a great week - we watched movies, went on walks in the nice weather, played with friends, and taught Claire to ride without training wheels! 

Then we got to start the Halloween season with volunteering at a Halloween special needs carnival for our community, which is a great event. We also carved pumpkins and attended the airshow, which was fabulous! We saw Claire at school in her Halloween parade and then got to trick or treat at night! Claire said she was going to EVERY. SINGLE. HOUSE. in our neighborhood. We do have a lot of houses that participate and our neighborhood is super busy. She did really well, but finally got tired after almost 2 hours of seeing all her friends and talking to everyone! The boys made it to almost every house, though they were much quicker than we were! Jason handed out candy in his scary clown mask and fog machine, scaring quite a few people. We probably have enough candy until Easter. Halloween was so fun! 

Claire's birthday Party and Homecoming

Claire finally had a birthday party! With Covid the past few years, this was her first time to have a party with friends. And she was so excited for weeks and weeks! We had it at her favorite park (her choice) with unicorns, everything pink and purple, and cupcakes and a piñata. (Which was fun to let all the little kids try, and then have her brothers REALLY break it apart.) Claire is so social, so her favorite part was having all her friends there, of course. Her cheeks were so red (and it wasn't even that hot) from running from one friend to the next, trying to squeeze in as much time as possible with each one. She had so much fun!! 

That same day, at night, was homecoming for Grant! I can't believe we're at the homecoming stages of life. AIIEE! He went with a group of friends and had a great time. In Texas, homecoming mums are a BIG deal. So we gathered all the supplies and he made his. I must say, he did a great job and it came out so good! Students exchange these the Friday before the dance and carry them around all day. Supposedly, the bigger the better! I think Grant's date ended up really liking what he made.