Halloween Parade

Last night we participated in the Halloween Parade at Westport Plaza.  All the kids marched around the Plaza visiting various restaurants/businesses and collecting candy (and business flyers.)  It ended at the Sheraton ballroom where a juggler was performing.  This afternoon we are headed to Trick or Treat on Main Street in St. Charles.  

Movie Recommendation

It has been a long time since a movie we got from Netflix was worth the time spent watching it.  Well, I finally watched one last night that is probably one of the best I have ever seen.  It is called the Ultimate Gift.  If you've seen it, let me know what you thought.  If not, rent it (and make sure to have tissues handy.)  Here is the synopsis:

When his wealthy grandfather dies, trust fund baby Jason Stevens inherits his grandfather's crash course on life: 12 tasks-or gifts-designed to challenge Jason in improbable ways.  The "course" sends Jason on a journey of self-discovery that forces him to reevaluate his priorities and determine what he thinks the most important things in life really are.

Fancy Nancy Party

I took Carlie to the Fancy Nancy Party at the library. If you haven't read those books, they are very posh. The program included a speaker on manners and etiquette. Carlie came away with one of the balloon centerpieces so that made it all worth it for her.

Her friend, Meredith, from MOPPETS and dance was there.

Noah's 2!!

Here are a few pics from Noah's birthday.  No party this time, so there was little stress.  He seemed to have a good time.  

Apple Picking

Last week we went apple picking with Grammy and Pawpaw at Eckert's in Grafton. This year we actually got to pick them off the tree as opposed to last year when they were all in bins. We also picked out some pumpkins. I have made several apple pies (with more to come), caramel apples, and apple crisp.

Wow, I am in a picture!

Noah likes the dandelions as much as the apples.

Carlie shows off her apple.

Grammy, did you pay for that apple??

Pawpaw and Noah

Happy Birthday, Mike!

We celebrated Mike's birthday on Sunday. We went to La Salsa which has kid's meals for 99 cents on Sundays. Always a plus. The cake has a "1" on it because that is the only candle I had in the house.

Cards game

Mike and I went to the Cards game last Saturday night. They actually won 8-6. Shocking!! They did try to give the game to the Reds on multiple occasions, but the Reds just wanted to lose I suppose. This time I managed to put away toasted cannelloni, a few nachos, two diet cokes, popcorn, Edy's Dibs, and a giant cookie. All very tasty.

Albert

Troy Glaus

This position really looks painful.  No wonder pitchers are always hurt.