Halloween Events

There are always several costumed events in October.

Since they almost always include free candy, you can be sure the kids will seek to partake!

For the pre-Halloween events, the kids just sported "anything" from the costume box.

But, for the "real thing", T was determined to do a theme.

We ended up going with an Avengers/Infinity War/Guardians theme.

We had the boy outfits, and just needed to get the girls done.

T sported black and guns as Black Widow.

And...say hello to Mantis!

Oh, yeah. We also carved pumpkins!

Love, Us.

A Visit to the Fort

The kids worked very hard on a new fort throughout October.

It was on the top of a gravel hill, and they had begged us to come see it for quite some time.

Finally, a Sunday seemed a good time to go visit.

Love, Us.

Joe's Gift

Joe, as a late birthday gift (a result of the Europe trip), got me a tiny espresso maker.

I love it.

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Little Cuties in October

Enough Said.

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Lego Creation Pictures

The kids took some pictures of their creations to share with you.

A Police Station

The Church

Complete with holy water font!

And...?

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Wasp Stings and a Sudden Nap

Patrick and David had a horrible run-in with a wasp nest while taking a walk with Princess.

They each received at least a handful of stings and a dozen bites.

I have never seen a child in as much pain as they were in.

They literally screamed for hours.

Patrick actually asked me if he was going to die!

Praise the Lord they were (obviously) not allergic.

One little wasp's head was found in Patrick's hair as evidence of who caused the pain.

And while his brothers were screaming in pain, 

Ro-Jo was found in this position in the neighboring room.

Love, Us.

Special Purchases

Here are pics of some VERY special purchases the kiddos helped me make.

First: Not sure which feast day this was...but it called for day-old donuts!

Daddy, we found the tabs you need for work!

Love, Us.