Happy Halloween

A Gypsy (not a pirate!), a skeleton, a paintball player, Tinkerbell and an Alien. We had a super fun Halloween and now that it is officially nov. 1, Brayden is already talking about next Halloween! The candy is far from gone and he just can't wait to do it all over again. We went to a friend's house for a party. Then went trick or treating while Ben participated in a haunted house. He changed costumes and was a zombie that scared many and even made one little boy cry. Way to go, Ben!
Bobbing for apples was a little too easy with the stems on the apples. But still fun.
The kids painted trick or treat bags and pumpkins. Ella is such an artist. She spends hours every day at our kitchen table coloring with crayons, pens and markers. She also loves puzzles and anything hands on. I'm so glad she found a creative outlet for her busy hands!
We visited a local pumpkin patch with some friends, which is mostly fun for the picture opportunities.

Happy Birthday Bridger!

I can't believe it happened; my baby had his first birthday. Of course, the year went by fast, but the saddest part is that he doesn't want to be held and cuddled anymore. He squirms out of my arms and crawls straight into trouble. He's more of a wandering baby then a following one. When it's just me and him at home, he often crawls around the house looking for entertainment. But all around, he's a great baby and and a great joy to our family.

Gma and Gpa Caldwell sent Bridger this fun toy for his birthday. He HATES sitting on it! He was trembling and clinging to me when I pulled him off the toy. He was completely terrified. But he loves to push it around and use it as a walker. It's a love/hate relationship.