Halloween

Halloween this year was "touch and go" as it has been for the past several years. Last year Jacob didn't want much to do with the Trick-or-Treating part as he preferred to sit aloof in the wagon. While Catherine on the other hand at just 11 months loved it (I think she was thinking who doesn't like a holiday where they give away free food?!) This year Jacob was much more engaged and enjoyed having a friend along (Theo and family) while Catherine would have nothing to do with her costume. After several frustrating attempts (to both mom and Catherine) to don her costume we gave up and she wore her Halloween dress instead. It was fun to have Grampy and Grammy come down for the weekend and also show our friends from Germany how proper Trick-or-Treating is done... : )

Halloween seemed to start the year's inflatables that pop up in the front yards around the neighborhood. The kids loved these and Catherine still asks if the Hickman's (our neighbors across the street) inflatable is deflated: "ghost deflated Mom?"