Fluffy and Hermione

Abby woke up this morning and asked if she could trick or treat with her friend Olivia (they've been friends since Abby's Montessori days). Olivia's family was very sweet and welcomed Abby on their trick or treating rounds. It was rather cute that Abby was Fluffy and Olivia Hermione. (Will is currently reading the Harry Potter series to Abby and Olivia's dad is also reading it to Olivia and her sister).

I Like to Eat

I took Daniel trick or treating to a few of our neighbors' houses. At each door he said "trick or treat." His eyes got big as he saw the candy and he always said "thank you." As we were walking home I said, "Daniel, do you like to trick or treat?" He answered, "I like to eat!"

Trick or Treating at Aunt Lisa's House

Abby and Daniel enjoyed trick or treating at Aunt Lisa's house.

Daniel left with a full garbage can!!

Carlene -- the Costume Creator Extraordinaire

Fluffy is the fifth Halloween costume that Carlene has made for Abby. Abby gets to choose anything she wants, and somehow Carlene manages to make it work year after year -- octopus, Karner Blue Butterfly, bat, narwhal and now Fluffy -- the three-headed dog from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. 

Pumpkin Carving

Grandma and Grandpa Engelhardt brought two GIANT pumpkins for Abby and Daniel. Abby carved her pumpkin today before rushing off to Korean class. Daniel was napping, so missed out on the fun! Will helped Abby get the pumpkin prepared, Abby then drew her design, and the Mama was given the task of bringing the vision to life!

You

This morning I was in my office, simply trying to finish a book (a murder mystery that was SPOOKY), when two rather cute children arrived with toys, books and bedding. I did my best to ignore them and focus on the mystery, but the following was too positively sweet to ignore:

Abby:  "Daniel, do you need anything?"

Daniel: "You."

Abby:  "What did you say?"

Daniel:  "You."

Abby:  Reaching for his hand -- "I'll always be with you."

Abby then turned to me and said, "I had to ask him a second time because I couldn't believe what he said. I thought he'd say he needed a tractor trailer, but he said 'you'."

Abby's First Swim Meet

Tonight Abby competed in her first swim meet. She swam in four events -- freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. With five swimmers in each heat, Abby placed 3rd, 3rd, 2nd, and 4th respectively! I was so stressed out when I arrived at the pool and saw how "serious" it all looked. Abby seemed oblivious to it all and had a wonderful time. We were so proud of her!

Trick or Treating at Daniel's School

Daniel also had a Halloween party at his school today. He enjoyed trick or treating and we enjoyed seeing all of the cute little costumes!

Abby's school had its annual Halloween Parade today. When Abby came down the sidewalk and saw her Grandpa and Grandma, she came running and said, "You made it!"

Let me Introduce the Garbage Man and Fluffy (the three-headed dog from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone)

Daniel is a garbage man for Halloween and Abby is Fluffy -- the three-headed dog from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.)

Fluffy is supposed to be ferocious, but Abby's version is much sweeter and sillier!

Noni and Granddad Return to California

Sadly, another summer with Noni and Granddad has passed. Noni and Granddad started their journey back to California on October 24, 2010.

Our Second Grader (with missing teeth)

Yesterday Abby brought home her school photos. I love the missing teeth and the one big adult tooth on top!

The Bear Went Over the Mountain

A House Full of Grandparents

Last night all four of Abby and Daniel's grandparents came for dinner. Right before I snapped this photo, I said the ubiquitous, "Say Cheese." Daniel squished up his face (this is his camera smile) and yelled, "Cheeseburger!" Everyone laughed and I clicked!

Fire Station

We went to an open house at a Rochester fire station tonight. Daniel was over-the-top excited! Abby fussed about going, but ended up have a perfectly great time and didn't want to leave!