Halloween

Halloween started out for us on Friday, with a costume parade and a day of fun at Sophia's school. The children were to dress in their halloween costumes, but since Sophia's was white (she was a bride), I knew it would get ruined before the big day if she wore it to school. Instead, she was a cute little GOOD witch. (She reminded me and everyone who saw her, numerous times!)

I came as the Mama Good Witch.

That evening was pumpkin carving...with amusing results.

On Saturday, after a morning birthday party, we joined friends for a really fun pre-trick 'r treat potluck. All the kids came dressed in their Halloween best...Sophia was a little bride.

Some of the kids from the party...can you spot Malachai?

Chris made a delicious rat loaf...but hardly anyone tried it. Wonder why?!

Our handsome and lovely host couple Robert, Chris and Ryan were protecting the sofa from ghosts and goblins!
Arrgh! Me sleepy!

Fall Festival at Agua Linda Pumpkin Patch

Fall in the great Southwest is very different than it is back home in the Midwest. Due to the less dramatic change in temperatures; the changing of the colors here is less dramatic, as well. Autumn here is beautiful, nonetheless.

Today we partook in the great Autumn tradition of "Fall Festival" at Agua Linda Farm, which is a rustic little organic farm along the bank of the Santa Cruz river. The weather was beautiful, mid-70s and the sky was a beautiful blue. The aroma of kettle corn, hamburgers and sweet treats was thick in the air as we enjoyed a maze, swinging on a herd of tire swings, the petting zoo, live music and snocones! lol








Notice the bottom of Alexa's sack...






We love our beautiful, adopted home!