Halloween-

This year Ben was Darth "Mader" (he always says Mader and not Vader) for Halloween. He was pretty excited about everything. We had dinner - mummy hot dogs - at Bubba and Grampy's and hit the trick-or-treat scene after we ate. It's booming in their neighborhood. Ben was very independent this year and wanted to go up to the door by himself - last year he wanted us to go with him. He told his joke - "what has 10 wheels and flies? --- a trash truck" --- and thanked almost everyone when they gave him a treat.  He didn't object when we had to do the "candy swap" for peanut-free treats. He still ended up with a ton of loot. Ben also really enjoyed passing out candy this year, I would say he liked that almost as much as the trick-or-treating. It was a fun night!

PJ Day / School Fall Party

Wednesday was Ben's school party - instead of wearing costumes, the kids wore their PJs to school. Ben thought this was about the best thing ever! Several kids from his class performed a play (Ben didn't participate in this, he said he was too shy), read a story and sang a song. Then the class decorated cookies read a Halloween book and had circle time with songs. Joe and I were both able to attend his fall party - Ben thought it was pretty cool that his dad was at school (since I'm usually the one to go). I think he was totally distracted to have Joe there, it was pretty funny!

Thanks Bebe for the "emergency" new PJs - definitely saved him from showing up in his 3T high waters or summer PJs. He LOVES the puppies!!