I feel like October was over before it even began, but we have successfully fit in all the fun traditions and made sweet memories. The weather has cooperated, and it actually feels like fall.
The fall fair had to be moved until this past weekend due to rain in the forecast for the original weekend. I was in charge of the raffle baskets again, so Daddy hung out with Jacob while I sold tickets all day for our school. Jacob must have worn himself out because after a few hours of riding ponies, exploring the jumpies, and rolling around in a huge inflatable ball, he told Jay he was ready for a nap. Tuttle and Maggie did their own thing all day. They loved the freedom, and we loved that they are old enough to fend for themselves at school events.
Our Halloween was made complete when the kids found they had been "booed." The cookie kit and Sour Patch Kids candy was a bonus! I guess if you complain to your friends at school enough that you have not been "booed" yet, a mom friend finally hears your pleas and makes your kids happy. :)
Halloween would not be complete for Jay and me until we competed in our annual pumpkin carving contest. We played hookie from church and got to work on some award winning pumpkins. Both projects were very impressive this year, but social media has spoken, and the Harry Potter pumpkin (Mommy's work!) is the winner for 2018.
We scheduled family photos months ago with our favorite photographer, Stephanie Madison, and yesterday was our appointment. It was the prettiest fall day of the season, and everyone cooperated (even Jacob). I cannot wait to see how Stephanie worked her magic once again!
The fun continues this week with Red Ribbon Week at school filled with activities and dress up days as well as Jacob's Halloween party at preschool.
I feel like we are running a marathon right now, but at least we have three really cute cheerleaders along for the race. A majorly handsome running partner helps, too. :)
Happy Fall, y'all!
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