And so it began, on Thursday. Jim and Trenton carved out this beauty.
We're still stickin' to Sharpie markers on our pumpkins. One year I'll go all out and let them use REAL PAINT. But not the year we're trying to sell the condo.
The calm before the storm. I took this picture not realizing that they looked a LOT like the characters on the TV set.
Who you lookin' at, Praying Mantis?
Ah, the Halloween parade at school.
Iron Man was a bit chilly in just his undies and costume. But he braved the cold. And kept the mask on the whole time.
On Friday morning, I had a small party for Oliver and his playgroup friends.
Seated on the couch are Alexander, Julian, Oliver, Isabella, and Jackson. It was no easy task to get this picture!
Guess what? You can't mix blue and red frosting dye to get purple... I found that out the hard way and had to take a trip to Michael's at 9AM. Now it looks Wiggly!
Playing with a new puzzle toy.
On Saturday, the Bluesteens came up for a short visit. The boys played Pin the Tail on the Donkey and we each had a cupcake (with the mistake-purple icing) with a Wiggle on top.
This kid ate cake three days in a row. Gotta be a new record.
Jim and I headed out to Freehold for a party with some of his colleagues from work. I was an angel and he was a nun-- complete with balloon boobies.
After a much-needed nap on Sunday, we headed out for some Trick-or-Treating.
The boys loved it, no doubt.
Trenton shows his excitement in getting TWO pieces of candy!
I took Trenton back out again after dinner with his buddy Christian.
It's tradition. We'll have to keep it going next year if we move...
The chips he got at this house were his favorite treat of the night.
Trenton had a lot of fun this season during our town's rec soccer program.
T much preferred to hold back and play defense. Oliver found ways to stay busy.
Fantastic coaches, great weather, and neat trophies.
So, did you hug/call/thank a veteran today for their service? If not, I'm sure there's some website where you can do so.
But this one had BIKES. And the weather was halfway decent. So we went.
Quick visit to see Jim at Monmouth. "It was too sunny!" was T's answer to why his eyes were closed. I let them dress up in costumes (T got a Peter Pan one that he just adores) and the ladies in the office loved seeing the boys.
Thins on the 'home'front are moving slowly... We kinda knew it would. But it is very hard when you are mentally prepared to move but can't do so because you can't sell your house. Cross your fingers that we get a bite soon!
Yes, Oliver is TWO!
Had lots of costumes this year for our brunch party. Above, Clown Grandma and Hairy Dude Grandpa Konopack with Iron Man Trenton and Monkey Oliver.
Yep, nun Daddy and angel Mommy. And an Iron Man and Monkey who are tired of getting their picture taken.
"Ooooh! Wiggles Cake!"
Yep, looks good even without the characters.
And so it began, on Thursday. Jim and Trenton carved out this beauty.
We're still stickin' to Sharpie markers on our pumpkins. One year I'll go all out and let them use REAL PAINT. But not the year we're trying to sell the condo.
The calm before the storm. I took this picture not realizing that they looked a LOT like the characters on the TV set.
Ah, the Halloween parade at school.
Guess what? You can't mix blue and red frosting dye to get purple... I found that out the hard way and had to take a trip to Michael's at 9AM. Now it looks Wiggly!
Playing with a new puzzle toy.
This kid ate cake three days in a row. Gotta be a new record.
Jim and I headed out to Freehold for a party with some of his colleagues from work. I was an angel and he was a nun-- complete with balloon boobies.
After a much-needed nap on Sunday, we headed out for some Trick-or-Treating.
The boys loved it, no doubt.
Trenton shows his excitement in getting TWO pieces of candy!
