Halloween 2012

Charlie had a wonderful Halloween!

He started the Halloween festivities at school. They had a Halloween parade throughout the school and they kids dressed up and went through each classroom. Charlie participated in this parade, but decided it was best if he carried his costume rather than wearing it. Once the parade was over, he finally put on his Jake costume in time for his classroom party. For those of you not familiar with Jake you can check him out here, http://disney.go.com/disneyjunior/jake-and-the-never-land-pirates. During his classroom party he had lots of snacks (mostly sugar) and he showed me around his new classroom.

Once the party at school was over, we headed home to get ready for our next party. We had a group of our city friend's over for trick or treating and dinner. We headed into the neighborhood once everyone arrived. It did not take long for Charlie to realize that this is the greatest holiday ever! He was on a roll for about 30 minutes before the long day caught up with him and he was too tired to carry his pumpkin any further. There are a few more pictures in the photo gallery.

Our trick or treating gang 

It was a long day! 

Meet me in St. Louis

Once again we headed down to St. Louis the weekend before Halloween to visit with our college friends the Anderson's and the Stites'. It was a little chaotic this year with 6 kids running around, but as always we had a great time. Charlie (as always) did great on the plane and loved his window seat.

Flying high with Goofy

A little reading and relaxing

Watching monster trucks with his pal Henry

Last Zoo Trip

It was sunny and 75 degrees today, so I thought we could enjoy the day at the zoo. Charlie's favorite place is still the ape house. The apes were coming right up to the glass today to say hi and Charlie loved it. 

 (Hello Mr. Ape)

 (Many of the kids ran away when the ape came close to the glass, except Charlie and this brave girl)

(I cannot publish what he is doing here, but at least he is smiling)

(Taking a snack break with our wax monkey. Remember these?)

Starbucks with Mommy

Charlie loves Starbucks just like his mommy! 

(Hot chocolate for Charlie and Mocha for mommy)

Future PGA Golfer

There are not many 75 degree days at the end of October, but this year there was one and it was nice. I had a meeting to attend at our local school, so Matt decided to take Charlie to his first put-put course at Diversey Harbor. Charlie had a great time and even managed to golf for 14 holes! If Matt has his way, he will be a pro by the time he is a teenager.