November

We took our first trip to the aquarium here. Everyone loved it, but Abby found it especially shocking.

Abby had her first show and tell at school. She brought in one of her favorite stuffed buddies, SweetieBear.

More leaves...

Sam loves playing in the leaves... and tree they came from.

Keeping cool in the cooler...

Trick or Treat!

An adorable (and warm) costume choice for Sam. However, Abby insisted they both be pirates for the big day.

Although, she needed to be sure that Tigger wasn't the right costume choice for her first.

ARRRGGGHH!

Sugar rush fully kicked in.

Neighborhood costume winner! Poor fella didn't make it very far, but I think he earned some extra treats from the houses he made it to.

Dress up for dance class... surprisingly the rest of the girls were dressed as princesses :)

Pumpkin carving was not as gross for Abby this year. Sam loved playing with the seeds.

Final product. Abby's design and Chris carved it out. Very cool, I think. I love the arms.