Halloween celbration

Yesterday afternoon was the first of our Halloween celebrations (or "celbration," in this case). We joined our friends out at the Brodd Family Compound on Cokato lake for some pumpkin-carving, baseball and football playing, eating, drinking, and kid chasing. Since it is October in Minnesota, we also huddled around the fire and the space heaters in between helping ourselves to seconds and thirds of dessert.

Our new walker did great - I think his little legs were probably exhausted by the end of the day! He brought along his cars, and discovered a fellow obsessive - Nolan had also brought his contingent of Cars characters, complete with carrying case! Some surprisingly good sharing took place, considering we're talking about two 2-year olds!

Scott got to check something off his "bucket list" - he has now carved a pumpkin. Yes, folks, he reached the ripe old age of 34 without ever carving a pumpkin. Don't ask me how! But I did the honors last year, so this year it was his turn to stick his hand in and pull out the goop. Zach watched with interest, but didn't seem to have any desire to participate. He did, however, offer that fantastic smile (see above) when I pulled out the camera. Sigh. At what age do they learn how to really smile for the camera?

(more photos on Facebook for those of you who also waste your time out there!)