Weekend Fall Fun

Fortunately, Hurricane Sandy was able to hold off so we could have our neighborhood Fall Block Party on Saturday afternoon.  We had a great turnout and had delicious Buzz and Ned's BBQ provided by the association and lots of yummy sides and desserts.  The kids had a great time running around with their friends and we enjoyed spending some quality time with our neighborhood.  I think the highlight of the night was sitting by the fire making s'mores.  On Sunday afternoon, we carved our pumpkin for Halloween.  We are not big pumpkin carvers thus did not purchase a kit at all.  We ended up letting Madelyn sketch what she wanted the Jack-o-lantern to look like and Bill followed it exactly.  It made me laugh when I saw how exact Bill cut the mouth on our jack-o-lantern to make it look like Madelyn's picture.  The girls enjoyed the carving but I think liked coloring the other pumpkins even more.  It was a fun activity to do on a cold and windy Sunday afternoon as we wait for Sandy to arrive!

Ellie posing by the alcohol.  I think we are in trouble with this one!

Madelyn adores and idolizes all the older girls in our neighborhood.  She also loved playing with her little boyfriend Liam yesterday!

Madelyn and Ellie's favorite part!

Ellie sharing her S'more with Daddy!

Madelyn showing us what she wants our jack-o-lantern to look like.

Ellie coloring her pumpkin!

Madelyn decorating her pumpkin from preschool!

Watching Daddy carve

Bill was pretty exact.  What a good Daddy!