October Happenings

Well, I've decided to try to keep up with the blog again in hopes of putting together a book for the boys on blurb.com.

With that being said...October was so much fun! We all just love the weather, the activities and all that fall has to offer!

We kicked off the month with Ryan's class field trip to a local pumpkin patch. He got to go on an I Spy Nature Walk, feed the animals, pick out a pumpkin, pan for gems and go on a hayride. We left Luke with Grandma so that we could have a special day together-we both had a great time! And it was so much fun to watch him interact with his classmates and teacher.

The following weekend we decided to go apple picking. I think we chose the coldest weekend possible to drive up to Ellijay. It was freezing! But, we bundled up the kids and headed north. They both had an absolute blast! Ryan picked more than he could possibly fit in his bag...and Luke just wanted to eat them.

They had a hayride that drove right through the orchard. It was beautiful...and bumpy!

The boys each chose a tiny pumpkin to take home, so we decided to paint them. I thought giving a paint brush to Luke was going to be the biggest mistake we could make, but he did great! He actually managed to paint his pumpkin and nothing else!

Next up-Boo at the Zoo! We met up with friends to go trick or treating at Zoo Atlanta. The boys loved that they could trick or treat AND see the animals (last year it was held at night so the animals were "sleeping") .

Black Spiderman and his baby arachnid brother

"Flash" Landon, "Spidey" Ryan, "Jiminy" Nicholas and "Pinocchio" Thomas

The next day we were driving and saw a pumpkin patch so we decided to stop and buy a pumpkin to carve. Luke saw the perfect one and was determined to get it into the car!

Ryan was a little more conservative

Carving together

Voila! Our dragon masterpiece. Ryan chose the template...I think it was because it was the closest thing to a dinosaur! :)

On Halloween, we made a quick stop at Publix to trick or treat with "Bumblebee" Gavin and Auntie Jaclyn.

Then it was off to our 3rd Annual Trick or Treat with the "F" Family! Ryan and Landon have collected candy together 3 years in a row now-it's so much fun to watch them grow together through the years!

Flash, Spiderman & the little spider (I didn't get a pic a picture of "Superbaby" Lawson, but trust me, he's adorable!!)

"Trick or Treat"

Happy Halloween from the "Soli" boys!