Countdown to Halloween

Halloween is now less than a week away, and Ethan couldn't be happier. We have been to many stores searching for discounted Halloween decorations and candy. Ethan wears his witch costume at least once a day. We've been trying to prep him for November first when it's all over and done with for another year. He seems to understand the concept, although we won't really know if he gets it until the day we box up the Halloween gear. Elizabeth looks adorable in her Dorothy costume as Ethan chases her around offering her poisoned apples.

This past weekend we went to "Witches Night Out" at Gardner Village with Mom and Natalie. We all dressed up (except for Elizabeth) and enjoyed the sights. Ethan was enthralled being in the presence of all his fellow witches. We bought him a skeleton necklace to add to his witchy decorum. The night was capped off with a visit to Sizzler where Ethan and daddy put a serious hurt on the restaurants supply of fried shrimp.

This weekend was also "Boo at the Zoo". Amy and I foolishly thought we could get there about 30 minutes after the zoo opened. Well, it was packed and we had to park in outer Siberia. We didn't really get to see very many of the animals, but it was fun to see all the kids in their costumes. We were there about an hour and a half until I got sick of navigating the crowds with the double stroller.

Christmas in October

This morning we woke up to about 5 inches of snow! Ethan was very excited and wanted to gear up and throw snowballs. So, Ethan and daddy put on the snow gear and headed out. Elizabeth wanted to come out as well, she tolerated her snow pants/hat/gloves and came out. She had a hard time because she didn't want to step in any snow. So, she played inside the safety of our outdoor playhouse while Ethan and dad shook the snow off the trees. All of the trees still have their leaves so the snow weighed them down quite a bit. We lost some limbs off one of the quakies and the large choke cherry tree out front. Ethan played outside for about 40 minutes and then got cold and wanted to go inside for hot chocolate. Later, we took the kids bowling in Bountiful. Ethan was having a good time until he tripped carrying his bowling ball. He hurt his thumb and demanded to go home immediately. Elizabeth, on the other hand, was having a great time bowling. We finished the game and headed home. The snow won't be here for long, it's supposed to be 70 degrees by the 17th, so we'll enjoy it while it's here.