Halloween

No matching costumes this year....they each had their own idea. And my cheapest year to date. Hudson found his costume online and he couldn't wait to be a ninja. I even scored big when I found a better one that had a glowing light. Hadley made up her unicorn costume all by herself and I asked one of my assistants to make her amazing tutu. These first pictures are from our neighborhood halloween carnival. We had hayrides, a pumpkin patch, games, a petting zoo, and a photo booth. The kids had the best time and the weather was perfect. It is so much fun having so many of the kids friends in the neighborhood. 

Halloween night was a little colder this year. It was much different than the past. Ryans family moved into a new house and they were excited to do halloween in their neighborhood this year. We were so sad to not have them as they have been here the last 7 years. We were still thankful Mama and Papa came over to hand out candy so the 4 of us could go trick-or-treating together. It was much colder but still so much fun and even a little less hectic without having to keep up with so many kids. I am soaking this in because we are already seeing Hadley become a little less interested. She even debated staying home so she could pass out candy but finally changed her mind. She ended up meeting up with a ton of her friends and left us for a bit. Hudson is still having the time of his life. He dashes from house to house and never slows down a bit. He loves the scary houses and nothing phases him. He came home with enough candy to last a year!

October pictures

The first month of school Hudson's class won the "Fruits of the Spirit Award" and now the second month Hadley's class won! Thats pretty crazy for the fact that only 9 of the 20 classes win each year. They were both so excited to have won. 

Lots of playing outside! Basketball, golf, baseball, softball, swimming. We are loving this fall weather.

Well child checks....both kids are in the 21st percentile for weight and the 50th for height. I could't believe that they were the exact same! Healthy kids. In fact, Dr. Stephens even talked about how he never even gets to see the kids.

We had a free minute so we made a last minute decision for Hadley and I to go watch Peyton sing in her vocal music program. They did such a good job. I look at this picture and cannot believe how old Peyton looks!

I know I've posted pics like this before but I LOVE reading with Hadley and I love that she always wants me to read with her. We pick out some pretty cute books and its time for us to just relax and enjoy time together.

Another tournament. I have totally lost track and have no idea how they did in this one. But either way...cute pictures.

Watching iPads and reading....

Ryan and Lisa have become great friends with some neighbors of theirs and they had a pumpkin carving party. They invited us to come so we bought some pumpkins and cookies and went over there while Matt was at an OSU game. We had a great time carving pumpkins and I was so impressed at how well the kids did on their own! Neither of them wanted any of my help.

Knightwalk

Annual knight walk fundraiser where the kids get donations and then walk around the track at the football field. Parents will sometimes go up as well to watch the kids and/or walk with them. The high schoolers walk with the younger kids to make it fun for them. 

Hudsons grade was first. Hudson was so excited when a couple football players came up to walk with him and Beau. Hudson's face completely lit up every time they would talk to him! He wanted me to come walk with him so bad but as soon as the football players were there he totally left me behind! Ha!

The fourth graders watched and danced in the stands while waiting for the other grades to finish.

Hudson with his buddies:  Creighton, Hudson T, Andrew, and Beau.

4th graders turn. Hadley and her friends: Clara, Lottie, Claire, Kate, and Emmy with one of the high school cheerleaders. They are loving being the oldest this year in the lower school. It was fun to watch them walk the track giggling and having the best time...they didn't get nearly as excited about having the older girls there.

That evening we went to the Knight Walk carnival and I lost my kids in about 2 seconds. They ran off with friends and I'm not sure I saw more than a few glances of them the rest of the night. Therefore, no pictures (except of Hadley's chalked hair). We got home and the kids were exhausted from their day. A little movie to settle and they didn't even change clothes when they got in bed!

Hudson's half smile makes it look posed but they were truly asleep. I had gone upstairs to check on them before bed and had to take a picture. I'm not sure if it was the flash that made him smile a bit but I thought it was so cute.