Pumpkin Carving

We actually carved pumpkins before Halloween, but somehow I got ahead of myself and didn't blog in the proper order. Anyway, Dave's a trooper as he does most of, okay all of the carving and I take pictures.  
Keeping it simple this year he carved one and I drew a face on another (with Claire's help of course).

Halloween

Boy some days I come up with the cleverest titles. Ha ha ha! Anyway, here are a few pictures from Halloween. Claire did NOT want to put on her Minnie Mouse costume. These first couple are of Dave trying to get it on her. It was actually a bit comical. 

We went to Grumpy and Grams neighborhood to trick or treat as our area isn't real conducive to trick or treating. Luckily they have lived on the same street a long time and their neighbors are friendly. Claire wasn't exactly sure of the whole idea. I guess there is always next year.

Although we only went to four houses she made out pretty good since each neighbor gave her handfuls of candy. Grams added to the loot too :)

Pumpkin Patch

Claire and I went to the pumpkin patch (Daddy was at his annual golf tournament fundraiser) a few weekends ago. It had been a rainy week so we took our chance with a break in the weather, even if it was a Saturday. Luckily we go there early as it quickly got a busy. 

Liepold Farms is in Boring, relatively close and where we went last year. They have corn and hay mazes, hay and pony rides, pumpkin carving contests, a corn bin (like a sand box but corn kernels), tricycle race course, a pumpkin catapult and of course a cafe with yummy apple cider, caramel corn, caramel dipped apples and hot cocoa. Basically a ton of stuff to have a fun filled afternoon. 

This year the Boring Fire Department was there with their fire trucks. They also gave away fireman hats, stickers and even had a dalmatian dog. Claire kept saying he had polka dots. Too funny! I think she was more excited about petting the dog then picking out pumpkins. 

Pony rides

Pretend pony rides :)

Sitting in the fire truck

Driving the fire truck 

Claire and Mama on the hay ride

Sharing caramel corn

Claire liked the little ones

Looking for just the right one

Attempt #1 to get her to look at the camera

Attempt #2. This is her look at me and say 'cheese' face.