Halloween

This cute little munchkin was all ready for the big day.

 

 We headed to Reagan's school for the class party and costume parade.  Nolan is showing off his skills with his shield.

 and posing with his friends Ender and Colton.

 Here comes Reagan in the costume parade, waving to her friends in the crowd.

 Nolan with his idol Aiden...he seriously WORSHIPS Aiden, even though he is a 5th grader.  The kids played at their house this summer and Aiden built legos the entire time with Nolan.  He has held him in pretty high regards since :)

 Reagan with her friend Olivia and little sister Sophie.

 All that daytime festivities made this guys tired...he slept for 2 hours, which allowed for a more peaceful trick or treating experience.

 Taking Halloween photos...the comedy of the night.  Here is Nolan pouting because Reagan got to hold Miles.

 Then we took turns (yes!--what a concept!) but now Reagan is pouting because Nolan go to hold Miles.  Yes this is what I deal with most days :)

 After dinner with friends, we headed out with our group...lots of glow necklaces, running from house to house (this year, the parents were trying to keep up!) and too much candy.  But such a fun night.

Another first this year...they finished all their candy.  Nolan ate his in 2 days (ugh, my stomach hurts just thinking about it), but Reagan kept it slow and steady and has a little bit of the bleh candy left.  We have been on sugar detox ever since and I am happy to report that my kids are starting to be better eaters...who knew?  See you in November!

(wait, yeah, its already November :))

The Rest of October

October was a really busy month for us.  To prove it, most of these picture took place in our second to last week, which was one of the busiest weeks ever in our household.  I got a taste of what my parents must have felt like with 6 kids all in sports and activities year round.  This was their life all the time!

 

Miles and Nolan hanging out on the back porch.

 We decorated mini pumpkins.  Reagan was proud of decorating her own witch, but Nolan's blue spiderman eyes peeled off right away. 

 Reagan completed her second season of St. Francis Cross Country.  These photos are taken at the race in Alameda, which is our furthest drive, but nicest venue.  It is right along the shore at Crown Beach in Alameda and very pretty, although this year was pretty chilly.

The K-5 runner girls getting ready!

 Reagan running with Addie.  Reagan tripped early in the race and Addie was so sweet to stay and help her and run with her till the end.

 Done and waiting in line for the ribbons

 Here with teammate Breanna

 Taking a few pics before we leave. 

 We made caramel apples and ate them almost immediately. 

 Reagan's cross country team party was that Monday at Fuddruckers and I totally forgot my camera!  The next night was Nolan's team soccer party at Mountain Mike's Pizza.  Two of his 5 teammates weren't there, so here is Nolan with Jack and Wyatt.  Our coach was also not there, so Matt did a great job as the pseudo coach and passed out the trophies.

Nolan is so proud of his very first trophy!

 We carved pumpkins and ate lots of pumpkin seeds!  I am pretty certain this is Matt's favorite thing about Halloween.  He goes crazy over pumpkin seeds.

 Our school had a carnival that Friday night and the very next night was our ward trunk or treat.  I think Nolan made a stunning Captain America.

And Reagan a beautiful (good) witch.

 These next 2 costumes were the hit of the night, both worn by dads.  The guy below works for Clorox, so the costume was even funnier.

 

 I was in charge of the dinner and also table decorations.  It's fun what you can do with a few dead tree branches from your yard and leftover black spray paint.

 And then....(I seriously feel out of breath even recalling this week), the next day was the Primary Program at church.  The kids looked beautiful and sang so well.  They each knew the words of every song this year. 

Whew!  We loved October, but I admit I was happy to have it over :)  We took down our decorations and have loved November thus far...it's been warm here and a little less chaotic.