Bowling Basics

1. Start by approaching the line to the lane and then with all your might, release the ball.

2. Watch in anticipation as the bowl rolls toward the pins.

3. Jump up and down to help knock down any wobbling pins!

 

4. Do your celebration dance!!!

 

Pumpkins, A Rat, Treats & Veggies

PUMPKINS--

Our pumpkin family has grown by one this year...

and we are so excited to become a family of four!

 

This is actually our second pair of baby pumpkins. We were "pumpkin-napped". I came home one day and our two small pumpkins were missing from the porch. I couldn't believe it! I distracted Macklan from seeing that his "whittle" pumpkin was gone; I knew how upset he would be. A few days later, Scott came home with these two adorable pumpkins to complete our family once again.

Macklan loves to carry around his pumpkin and the one for his baby (which is how he often refers to Hudson).

This year Macklan chose the two designs for the jack-o-lanterns. He chose Swiper the Fox and a happy "Boo" ghost. It was then time for Scott and Macklan to spend some time together completing one of their traditions, pumpkin carving! Macklan wasn't really into pulling out the goo by hand, so I had to get him a spoon. He helped to scoop out the pulp and seeds, and then Scott carved for a few hours to transform the Mommy and Daddy pumpkins into amazing jack-o-lanterns.

 

A RAT--

What a cute little rat! I think that's the first, and only, time I will say something that absurd! I love the ease of this type of costume, and it's what he has worn each year from being a monkey, Dalmatian puppy, Cowardly Lion, and this year Templeton the Rat.

He was actually pouting here and turned his back so I couldn't take his picture, but it gave me a great opportunity to capture the cute little rat tail!

His little wrinkled nose and whiskers...

TREATS--

Our trick-or-treating adventure began by running into Austin and Kaitlyn at Mamaw's house. We snapped a quick picture of these two superheroes and gave them a goody bag of treats.

 

We only take Macklan trick-or-treating at the homes of immediate family members and a few close friends. We haven't taken him door to door yet, so our night consists of a lot of visiting and talking. Here he is ringing the doorbell and awaiting a "Come on in," at Mammie's house.

While at Mammie's, we got to see my cousin's new baby--Tryson. He was dressed up as Flounder from The Little Mermaid. I can't wait to hold my own little one!

All the kiddos...Macklan, Hadley, Briley, and Tryson

 

After a fun-filled night of collecting treats, it was time to head home and light the awesome pumpkins. Macklan was in awe as he admired them. The little "Boo" ghost was our favorite!

 

On Sunday morning (Halloween), Macklan received treats from Mommy and Daddy before leaving for church.

 

 

After church, lunch, and a short nap, Scott and I took Macklan to Veggie Tales LIVE at the Glema Mahr Fine Arts Center. Kids were encouraged to wear their costumes, so Macklan got one more wear out of his. Macklan hasn't had much exposure to Veggie Tales yet, but I knew he would enjoy it. I would've predicted that his favorite character would be Larry the Cucumber...I was wrong. He was partial to Bob the Tomato. We even had to buy an $8 mini-Bob as his souvenir. I think he liked it because it looked like a ball!