And a wonderful Halloween night it was

It was the perfect weather for our Halloween evening festivities this year.  Not too hot, and not too cold.  We did our usual, set up tables and the whole family came over for some food, trick or treating and entertainment.

Ryan and I in our costumes.

 And, here is another video, so those of you getting email updates, you need to go to the sight to see the video of Ryan's costume in action.

Baylee dressed up as Jesse from Toy Story.  Too cute!

Ryan and his friend trick or treating.
That's right, he's a banana!

Doug made Boba Fett for our pumpkin this year.

And Ryan's pumpkin had a ghost.

Part of the family enjoying the movie of the evening -
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone



My dad getting a closeup view of the movie.  Ryan and my dad recently
read this story for the first time, so I thought they would enjoy seeing
the movie.  And, I think the rest of the family enjoyed it as well.



What Do You Do With Your Pumpkin Guts?

Well?  Do you just throw them away?  Do you make pumpkin seeds in the oven?  This year we did something totally different with ours . . . we fed them to the chickens!  Now, if you receive this in email, let me tell you right now you need to go to the sight to view this post.  I'm including a video in this post and they do not go through email.  Happy viewing!

One of the twins enjoying the squishy pumpkin
goodness - I guess.  I don't eat pumpkin myself.

This picture cracked me up.  She was so excited
about getting pumpkin look how fast her head
is moving!

Happy Birthday To Doug

Last weekend Doug celebrated another birthday.  We kept it pretty simple this year, celebrating with just our little family.  First thing in the morning we gave him his presents.  We went a little more practical on gifts this year too.  Sticking  with clothing items. 

And then we celebrated in the evening by making a run of all our favorite Joe Places.  And, would you believe I left my camera at home sitting on my desk next to my computer?  So, no pictures of the evening sorry.



His Thomas the Train gift bag.



Sam had to make sure there was no food inside.

And even after most of the contents had been removed, Sam still
needed to be sure there was nothing in there to eat.

Doug with the shirt that Ryan  picked out for him.

So, here is our "Joe" evening.  We started out at Liberty Market for dinner.  Because you get $10 off your meal on your birthday.  Since their portions are so big, Doug and I always split something so we did pretty good on our meal there.  Then we went to Joe's Farm Grill for some shakes.  We got two - one for Ryan & I because Doug doesn't do shakes.  These were free because they were under the $10 limit.  And then we stopped at the carry-out window at Joe's Real BBQ for a chopped chicken salad - that Doug and I split for lunch the next day.  And again, that was free.  What a great deal!  I mean we love Joe's restaurants because the food is super yummy, but it's even better when you can get so much for free!  We are big time fans!

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A Foot Fitting

It was almost a week ago that Ryan went in for his foot fitting.  He is getting orthotics made for his over pronation - that he got from me.  I wonder who gave it to me in the first place?  Anyway, he was very nervous for this visit.  I kept telling him it was nothing to be worried about.  He had to just lay on a table while they make molds of his feet.  So easy.

The staff at our podiatrist office is so nice.  They are really wonderful to work with.

I was unable to attend this visit, so I sent  the camera with Doug.  He did a fantastic job capturing the moment.

Ryan nervously waiting on the table.

Getting started on the molds.

One foot all covered for the mold, now on to the second.

First mold removed.

Taking off the second mold.

Ryan's feet.  They look so small in this picture.

Finally it's all over.  Now Ryan can relax.