Well, we’ve had a busy few weeks. We’ve done all the fun October-y things (Halloween, Trunk-or-Treat, etc.), some fun family things (Six Flags), and all the busy things (work, school, etc.). It’s hard to believe that we’ve only got a couple more weeks before Thanksgiving Break…and then Christmas will be here before we know it!
We had an author visit the school, so I thought it was the perfect day for my Halloween book shirt.A student brought this in for me. His mom made it!I love that there are rides that are good for her at Six Flags.Getting ready to go on the swings. It looks pretty tame, but it actually goes ridiculously high up in the air.I think this is one of her favorite rides.I came across this cute mummy bowl. It was perfect to house treats both at school and at home for Halloween.Joseph’s fall concert. They could wear costumes if they wanted. It’s hard getting good shots of our percussionist way in the back, but Paul got some good shots!“Hi, Dad!”Ward Trunk-or-Treat. Abigail was Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.Joseph was a knight.This has Princess Bride vibes…”Drop…your…sword.” Also, his sword (which was described as “dull” in the description online) was totally sharp. He’s luckily our really careful kid.Getting ready to go on the costume parade.Leading the parade.She saw my steam punk goggles and hat (for my costume) and wanted a pair of her own (she already has a top hat).She was also more than willing to take the extras of my fun trinkets for my students.Trick-or-Treating. No big brother this year. He went to a friend’s house and they trick-or-treated in his neighborhood. It’s weird having a teenager.She was brave enough to get near the arch.The spread at our house.Long story short: Abigail was chewing on a Milk Dud and didn’t realize it pulled a tooth out until she had swallowed both the Milk Dud AND the tooth (“Mom, have I always had a hole here? Why is there blood in my mouth?”). Luckily the Tooth Fairy left a note to explain that she understood, along with some quarters. Also, the next day (or maybe the day after), she lost ANOTHER tooth. She had been wiggling it with her tongue and it came out. She was showing me with it still on her tongue and the first thing I yelled out was “Spit it OUT!” 😀At the author’s visit, she mentioned a book that was one of her favorites growing up. It was so intriguing that I ordered a copy.First you read the book all the way through in one direction……and then you flip it upside down and finish the story by reading it the other way.I love that my countdown does both Halloween and Christmas.This guy has been busy with two Texas trips in one week. One to Dallas and the other to Houston.She wanted a steam-punk photo shoot, so I obliged.I love this goofball.It’s fun having a mini-me (most of the time, haha).One with goggles on hats. These are the best moments.
