We had no Halloween plans until the day before when Sari called up and asked if we wanted to trick-or-treat on Main street. I put this costume together for Joachim.
and he totally hammed it up with some great scowls.
and smiles.
Kelti bear wearing a fabulous homemade and reusable costume including a knit hat, socks, and mittens (not pictured).
Here are masses of Deltoids trick-or treating down 5 blocks of Main St. I was surprised by and enjoyed the
camaraderie I felt with all these families.
And best of all, daddy showed up halfway through the event.
Cousin
Nectaria, the
piratess.
A few weeks ago Ben's mom hosted a fun-filled fall festival and chili cook off. The whole church was invited and we had a really joyful time. I hope it's the first of a long tradition.
Jacob and Joshua playing to the soon to be fire pit. Below is Shelby, a living image of the West.
There were hay rides and pots of chili (my contribution was mulled cider, I was too intimidated by the chili competition).
It looks ominous, but it was actually quite nice, Ben and I had bought glow sticks for all the kids (post Halloween discount) and people brought their guitars and banjos. "Froggie went acourtin'" was the refrain of the evening.
