Halloween 2007

By time Halloween came this year, the kiddos had already been wearing their costumes for a few weeks. But they were still excited about TorT. Noah would exclaim "Next House!" after they received their loot and they were both ready to head home after a few blocks. We made them plug along (free candy, man!) until we had a least one Heath bar and a bag of Whoppers. He-he, just kidding. Sort of =)

Noah's carved pumpkin - Thomas the Tank engine (a bit blurry)


Kari's carved pumpkin - Very cool bat and the moon


The Queen (of England) and Dash(el Robert Parr)

Kari's Halloween Party 2007

Kari's class party was on Halloween. They participated in a costume parade and then consumed a lot of snacks. Rick read to the class and then the students had centers time. It was neat to be able to be in class.

Cute little pumpkin girl


Waiting for the costume parade


Akeem is a little camera shy


Kari and Shelby (Akeem cheesing it at the last minute)


The costume parade


Eating the Halloween goodies


Akeem and Sante`


Rick got to read to the class. He read Ten Apples up on Top.


All of the children were entranced with Rick's mad reading skillz


I love Kari's little face in this one!


Kari loves being on the computer during centers


Kari loves to click and drag on the computer

Celebrating Halloween at Playgroup

For Halloween playgroup met at Ryan's house. We hunted for pumpkins and candy, painted pumpkins and had pizza and pumpkin cookies for lunch. What a way to start the holiday!

Posing in costume




Going on a Pumpkin Hunt looking for candy and such










Painting pumpkins

Kari's Field Trip to the Farm 2007

Kari's class had a field trip to the farm scheduled for October 25 and were going rain or shine! Well, it rained and Daddy went with Kari and her class. They had a great time despite the rain and mud. And they brought home a pumpkin for Noah!

Dressed and excited about the pumpkin patch/farm trip


On the bus and ready to go


Sante`, Corinthia and Kari - Smiling in the Rain


I think he wants a kiss!


Petting the goat


Feeding the goat


Cow


Pretty pony


A rooster


Mrs. Appel and Kari on the hayride


Kari and her pumpkin


Kari and Corinthia in the pumpkin patch

Trick or Treating @ Whole Foods 2007

The Whole Foods store was hosted a night of Trick or Treating. We got to go to different sections of the store, try organic treats and see carved pumpkins. The different sections were having a contest and we voted for the seafood department. We also got to hear a story by Chef Francine and have dinner with the Schindlers.

The Whole Food in Naptown


Waiting to trick or treat


One of our favorite carved pumpkins


A Viking, the Queen and an Incredible


Pirate Ryan


The cutest lion ever - a.k.a. Mason


At the seafood station


Dawn and Cowgirl Riley


Sleeping pumpkin (a.k.a. Baby Faith)


Wide awake pumpkin


Chef Francine tells a story




Thomas a.k.a Nathan


Cowgirl Riley (Noah's girlfriend)


Kari, Noah, Hannah and Nathan