Halloween...part deux?

So we went to the dome today to see New Ulm Cathedral eek out a win against Minneota. This was the kids second time in the dome. They didn't seem all that impressed. We sat on the rail and watched the game from the 20 yard line. It didn't look good at first with #44 of Minneota running all over the place. But Cathedral was able to get back in the game and win it at the end. We saw all sorts of NU folks. Chuck Regal (sp), Mark (of Mark and Sara), Theresa, John and Luke were there. Jerry chatted with several folks that I didn't recognize. While there, Tom and Jean came down to talk and root Jeremy on. It was great to get a chance to chat with them and share their enthusiasm for the game.

After naps my mom and dad to chat a bit and see the kids. Mom had gotten a ginger bread house on clearance and brought that over for the kids to put together. The kids were a little nuts about the house, so before dinner we put together the "haunted" ginger house. It was pretty fun. They had stuff in there I had never used before. The kids pretty much project manages (that's fancy for bossed me around) and ate candy while I frosted the heck out of the thing.



They decorated it with a jelly bean "football shooter" on top. There are several smoke stacks and lots of "falling" frosting that needs to be caught before it lands on "someone".



The kids have been pretty fun today. Lots of giggles and only a bit of whining.

Oh! When my mom was here (during the Colombia 'acation for Peg) Ollie told mom that sometimes he cried. When mom asked why he cried. He said, "when I want something". Very interesting.

Halloween!

So Halloween came and went. We had a great weekend although it would have been more fun with Mom. Peggy left for Columbia on Friday and the kids and I have been together since. We were very lucky to have Grandma Geri here on Monday and Tuesday and Grandpa Jerry here on Wednesday and my Mom on Thursday and Friday (and perhaps my Dad...not sure).

We have carved pumpkins...twice....hung out with friends and played Trains. We have been to the Hallowzooeen at the MN Zoo and had countless discussions about what words rhyme with things like bagabooi or babigabaga. Turns out lots of words start with "b" in this house right now.



I will admit they are getting pretty good at rhyming. They are actually getting a few right once and a while. It is very fun. The weather has been spooktacular so we have been spending time outside as much as we can (Sunday we spent all day inside...they had no interest in getting out. I have weird kids).

They miss their mom though. Each night Hazy tells me she wants to hug and kiss Mom. It's cute and kinda sad for the little one. But they get to skype with Peggy every day and so we get to see her and hear about how much fun she is having in Columbia with Freddie and Lisa. I think this was a kick butt trip for her.

Here are a few pictures of a Fairy and Spiderman (they stopped by the house on Holloween).


Also you can't believe how excited these two got at the Zoo. "Will we get Candy Dad?" Yes. "Why we have to say Trick or Treat Dad?" Because that is how the game is played Ollie. "Why that is how the game is played Dad?". He even asks us why he asks us questions. It's crazy!

Hazel was literally jumping up and down at each station. Sooo happy! They also got to see Arnita, Ray and Mindy (our neighbors) so that was pretty special also.

The pumpkins are getting eaten by squirrels and the kids are distraught but now we need to brace for all the fun Thanksgiving brings!

This has turned into a stream of consciousness blog. So I will end it here.

Here is the Preschool class photo.


Pat.