Happy Halloween

This year was the first annual Railway Loft trick-or-treating! We went from floor to floor with Winnie and Rush and the kids raked in tons of pre-Halloween candy.
Fairy Princess


Buzz Lightyear


And tonight we went to Auntie Ruths house to do some more traditional trick-or-treating, neighborhood style. I wish I had a recording of Hopie's response to this event- she jabbered on and on to each home owner and carefully selected only reces cups from every candy dish, then ended with a stif arm twirly hand wave as she RAN to the next house. She was so upset it was over :(. Al, on the other hand, was done after about 4 houses so Beau happily took him back to "survey" the loot.
Other October events included the first annual naked pumpkin carving. Viewer discretion advised...






Looking forward to the holiday season!!

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So much to say

Two weekends ago we got the chance to take a trip to Iowa again with the whole family (minus Beau :( ). This was definitely Alberts heaven and though we don't have pictures of it, I will always remember our first ride on a tractor combine on the first weekend of harvesting season. Mark took Al and me for a ride through the corn fields and detailed all the glory of how this unbelievably HUGE machine works... Awesome.
We also got to experience the Fall Festival and annual pumpkin growing contest- this was serious business.



And this was Hopie's favorite... Car show girl in training


The cousins also did some reading with uncle Jason


And since Beau was unable to join us, we took the kids to the pumpkin patch on Saturday- which is a blast until it's time to go which induces an explosion of resistance!






So strong...








I am now on a two week hiatus between jobs- pure bliss- so we took a 2 day trip to KC to see Allie, Tanner and Dylan. The boys get along so well, though Allie and I decided we need a girls trip to be able to actually have a conversation! (4 kids under 4 is not conducive to such)


Love that belly...


A little fast food treat for the gang... Finally sitting quietly.


And yesterday I painted my entire house!! So happy it only took one day. I'm off to lunch with Abby... Life of luxury!

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