october days with mimi & papa

my mom and dad came.  this was a visit that bought me some more minutes out here.  right when i thought i couldn't take another day away from my friends and family.  when i was desperate for face to face chats with my sisters but when facetime wasn't remotely enjoyable because it just depressed me to see everyone together.   they came and were a fast remedy for some serious homesickness.  

first up: pumpkin patch

 

some of us got lost in the corn maze while mimi and kinsley didn't mind showing off their victory dance.

it's extra impressive when you can lasso yourself.  

next:  a morning of soccer games.  

caroline: the heart behind the Dancing Cinderellas.  

children's museum where we discovered that mimi has a hidden talent.

 

pumpkin carving done in the nick of time.  

searching for the perfect jack-o-lantern design.   hallie drew up some good options.  

trick or treating.  i'm not sure there is a neighborhood more festive than ours.  many houses set up food and drink buffets in their driveways which set the tone for a fun night for kids and adults.  

without warning, caroline would often sit down in a driveway or sidewalk to sneak a piece of candy.  

we covered a lot of ground around here by day.  by night, we watched season one of homeland.  super addicting and super good show.   

thanks mom and dad!  we had a perfect time with you!