Pumpkin Carving

We carved pumpkins.  Charlie and Claire created their stencils for the first time!

                                    Charlie's             Claire's                Jenny's

Have you ever seen a...

 ...ninja riding a horse?  Now you have!

We went to Jarrett and Taylor's birthday party and Charlie tried riding Kirby bareback.  He might have been a little uneasy about it :)

Halloween Festivities

Wednesday was Halloween night at Janet Lang. The girls danced and trick-or-treated in the different studios.

Charlie went to Costume Bingo at school last night.

We went to BOOfest at Century today.  They neutralized monster blood, tried a witch's potion and played lots of different games.

Fall Hike

It was a perfect day at Whitewater.  We hiked up to Inspiration Point on the Dakota Trail this time.  It was a tad bit long for the Claire Bear.  She was DONE by the end and had to get a shoulder ride from her Daddy.

Happy 9th Birthday, Bella!

Career Choice Update

Charlie is currently trying to decide between a police officer, a "bone hunter", or an elf on the shelf.  He's over wanting to be a leprechaun (until March probably).

He was SUPER excited when he found some deer bones with his friends this weekend.  His friend, Gwen, told him that if he touched them too much that he would grow deer ears.  I think it's hilarious that he believes her and washes his hands whenever he touches them.

Fall Weekend

We went to Jarrett's football game, made an apple pie and watched the Vikings go 5-0 this weekend.

New wheels!

We traded in the Camry for something that (hopefully) will have a little bit better luck.

It's a Nissan Rogue and it has all kinds of bells and whistles.  I feel spoiled today!

Charlie's Birthday

He celebrated at school on Friday by bringing treats to share.  His teacher gave him a birthday hat and a toy from the birthday box.  His classmates all made him birthday cards.

He chose to go to the camper on his actual birthday to help with clean-up after it flooded (again).

He had his first friend birthday party at Roca Climbing Gym.  He had a great time!