Ellie in her Halloween costume at Dance class! However, once I got her, she was down to her leotard because her costume was too "itchy". Seriously, so glad we haven't spent money on any of their costumes the last few years. I swear, Halloween now lasts ALL of October and so after all of the different events "the costume" ends up changing several times before the actual night of trick-or-treating. This one was picked out and in her closet since summer and it didn't last a 45 minute Dance class.
Ben found this and amidst all of the busy days we are grateful and feel so blessed.❤
Off to my elementary school in Oxford for our school's Fall Festival and Haunted House! PJ Masks were in full gear. This year Drew wanted to have everyone go as a PJ Mask character. Luke and Ellie were such good sports. Luke asked me privately that he didn't want to go to school as Catboy and if it was OK if he went as a baseball or football player instead at school but then would be Catboy at night?
Playing the games...
AND Boooorunch at the Patton house!! Look at all of these kiddos!! A bunch of families from the school literally took over their house for the day. So much fun! Ellie is in costume #3 as Alice in Wonderland and Drew is still Gecko. Luke and Ben were at soccer.
We were "BOOED"!
Pumpkin carving!
These two guys!! So handsome!
Costume #4 for Ellie! She decided on Spider Girl for her Halloween party at school!
And Halloween Night...Auntie Megs, The Big Bad Wolf, and sweet Little Red Riding Hood came over for pizza and Trick-Or-Treating!
Drew LOVES his little Harlow!!!
PJ Masks, We're the PJ Masks!! Into the night and into the day, PJ Masks will save the DAY!!
Cousins rule!!
Harlow's first Halloween and Trick-Or-Treating!! We love you sweet girl and we are so happy we can experience all of your firsts with you.
After finishing our neighborhood we were off to Megs and Chads'! Trick-Or-Treating went for two hours this year so we had plenty of time to loop our entire neighborhood and then hit up some houses over in theirs! We were their very first customers. 🎃
Happy Halloween!!!
304 pieces. Counted and organized into categories!
That Friday morning before school, Luke and Ellie were invited to have breakfast with Mr. Pontzious and PAWS from the Detroit Tigers! They were invited to attend because of the great job they did fundraising for the Fun Run this year!
Then we woke up early Saturday morning for McGregor Elementary's RUN CLUB 5K!! Luke has been running with his Run Club after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays for a few months training for this run. Luke LOVED it!
Ellie and Drew decorated posters Friday night to get ready for the big race!
The runners are lining up at the start! " On your mark, get set...
GO!!!!" And they're off! Try and spot Ben and Luke off to the left.
Dad and Luke. ❤
Luke made his own bib at the last Run Club meeting.
The Sunday before, Luke asked Ben to run a 5K with him so he could feel what it was like. On the Sunday run we were shocked that Luke was able to run the entire time! Their time was 34 minutes. On Saturday (RACE DAY!), their time was 27 minutes! Way to go, LUKE!!
Afterwards, we all grilled out with hot dogs and goodies. It was such a great morning!
Great job, guys!!!
After the 5K, we all left directly from the race to Luke's last soccer game. What a great kid. His legs were like rubber after the game.
Ellie snuggling up with G.G. to keep warm.
After lunch at Camp Ticonderoga, we stopped over at Megs and Chad's to visit.
The next day we were up and ready for Luke's All-Star Soccer game for his league. Each team picks their top 4 players to play in the final conference game and Luke was chosen. He played so well and was aggressive.
Warm ups...(And it was freezing!!)
Game time! Luke has the bright, blue pants on. :)
Luke and his players from his original team!
We are so proud of you, Luke! Great season, kiddo!!
After a weekend of events we decided to celebrate with an extra special lunch...Off to the Rainforest Cafe!! It was Drew's first time and we were all so excited to show him everything. He wasn't quite sure of those tigers though!
Bring on November and the beginning of the Holiday season, baby! Fires, cuddles, board games, and movies!! Fall, you were fun, fast and beautiful.
