Happy Halloween

Happy Halloween from Master Chief & our little Bulldog.

There is a story behind each costume. I actually found Carson's at a consignment store a couple months ago for $3. Since Darrin's team mascot is a Bulldog, it was a perfect find. This isn't a great picture, but it shows how happy he is in his little costume.

The butt and tail were adorable.

Miles really wanted to be a werewolf. I procrastinated on buying his costume. Apparently a werewolf was a popular costume the year and I couldn't find one anywhere. I checked four stores and there were no werewolves. He saw a Master Chief costume in Walmart, but it was an XL and we needed a medium. We finally came across a small. I convinced him that it would fit just right. It was tight and borderline too small. He didn't wear the mask at all tonight because he said it hurt. It was kind of funny how tight it was, but he didn't know the difference.

Company-wide we had a pumpkin decorating contest at work. I knew I wouldn't win, but it was still fun to participate.

Carson's little class at daycare. I think the Hulk is the only one that is happy to be there.

We were emojis at work. All I had to do was pick out my emoji and wear black. If you text me at all, you know this was right up my alley. I love some emojis :) I only wish I could use them when I'm blogging!

Tonight, we went trick or treating in a neighborhood with some friends.

These boys are all in the 2nd grade and play baseball together. Miles, Nate, Zach, and Tyler...

This is a good way to trick or treat. Their neighborhood was buzzing with people. The kids rode for a while and then hopped out to trick or treat for several houses and then rode again.

We were trick or treating in the neighborhood where Mason lives. Miles was hoping to run into him. I'm actually surprised that we did because there were so many people. They immediately hugged like they always do. I'm pretty sure that Miles had multiple pieces of candy in his mouth in this picture. When I sorted his candy at the end of the night, I was a little shocked at the amount of empty wrappers.

The ladies rode on the trailer most of the time...

While the dads walked behind.

Two of the older sisters of Miles' friends, who have both babysat for Carson before, stayed behind to watch him. I was worried that he would be difficult since he usually goes to bed so early. They said he was great, but he did go get his bag about 20 minutes before we got back to the house as if he was ready to leave.

He hung in there, but enough is enough. He wasn't asleep in this picture, but very close. I feel like Carson now...time for bed!

Less Words Wednesday

Right after dinner, he walked over to the cabinet and started crying because he knows that is where the marshmallows are.

This is one minute later with said marshmallows. Sometimes I put them on this little shelf to entertain his for a while.

Weekend Wrap Up

This is actually a fall break & weekend wrap up. We've been super busy, but here are 10 things from the last six days.

Carson climbed in here all by himself. He's a climber for sure. That's not something I ever had to worry about with Miles, but I can already tell that Carson is going to keep us on our toes. Wouldn't you love to know what he's thinking??

We hit up two different parks over the break. I took off three days and had today off for Columbus Day. I took Carson to daycare half of the time, which gave me some time with just Miles. It never seems that he needs that, but I do.

One day while Carson was at daycare, I took Miles and his best friend, Mason, to Chuck E Cheese. I was thinking while we were there that some people go to the beach for fall break and we settle for Chuck E Cheese. I can't say I thrilled with this deal, but Miles didn't know the difference. As long as Darrin is coaching this will be our life.

Marmee came for a visit. She saved me again by watching Carson during two of Darrin's volleyball games.

We celebrated my 41st birthday and our 16th wedding anniversary. As you can see, it was a good day. Miles was almost in tears b/c he didn't get us an anniversary card. I decided to make one, which is front and center below. It says "A Special Day" on the front and "Love mom and dad" and "For the best parents" on the inside. Be still my heart.

Miles had a friend spend the night for the first time. I'm not a huge fan of sleepovers, whether it be at our house or someone else's, but Mason and Miles are just easy. I've only known his parents for a year, but it feels like I've always known his mom and that these kids have always been friends. It's just a friendship that works. They never argue or get tired of each other. I've had such an easy time getting to know his mom too, which isn't always the case. I hope this is a friendship that lasts a long time.

Saturday morning cartoons together.

We painted pumpkins. Miles and I have done this for a couple years. Carson enjoyed it for longer than I expected. Miles and I were both disinterested this year for some reason. Our pumpkins weren't worth keeping or taking a picture of.

We were able enjoy a little time outside while the weather was pretty. Unfortunately, it's back to blazing hot here in TN. I'm ready for some fall temps!

And last but not least, some big news....Carson went to sleep without a bottle tonight! He's been down to one bottle at night for a couple months now. I decided to reclaim my counter space and put all the bottles away and the drying rack. We have enough sippy cups now to put them in the dishwasher, so no more hand-washing bottles and sippy cups every day. Instead of a bottle, he got a sippy cup of milk with just a little less milk, so there really wasn't much of a change for him. I kind of knew that he wouldn't care, but I was the one that was sad. I am glad that he is growing up b/c it means we can do and interact more with him. But, it makes me a little sad that he's growing up so quickly. I am so glad though that we will have a child in the house for the next 17 years, b/c I never thought we'd have him :)

Wordless Wednesday