Halloween Prep

We visited the pumpkin patch this past weekend. Joe's coworker invited us to join him and his family and we were game. It was out in the country, about 30 minutes from our house. It was a nice open area for the kids to run around. Plus there were lots of activities, animals, slides, you name it. Oh and of course a tractor pulled ride to the pumpkin patch where we picked out our pumpkin for home.

Our neighborhood also held a Halloween parade that I begged Joe to attend. Ok, maybe not begged, but I was definitely the one who put it on our calendar when I saw the email send out about it. I remember we missed it last year because we were celebrating Joe's birthday in Chicago. Although that trip was well worth missing the parade. The kids (and parents) lined up behind the fire truck and made a loop through the neighborhood. We were there for support and waved at the kids while they walked by.

 

And last but not least, we officially have a pumpkin out front of the house. Yes we did buy it at the pumpkin patch and yes I have been checking to see if any critters are eating it. So far so good for the pumpkin. I realize this picture makes the pumpkin look very small, but just keep in mind Joe had to carry it through the pumpkin patch and the heavier ones weren't too appealing because of that. Now our house is ready for trick-or-treaters. Happy Halloween!