Recovering from Halloween Night

Gavin, Ben, Luke and Ian

Gavin, Cailean and Ian

Vinnie, Gavin and Ian


We all had a great time Friday night! We started off at mom's and it obviously wasn't your typical trick-or-treat situation. They didn't get "one" candy...they got Halloween bowls, plates, pencils, stickers, some candy and I forgot what else! Then, we headed across the way to Vinnie's house and went around with him and Pam. This has been tradition for about 3 years now! We left there after a bit and went to see some of my co-workers, some of Cailean's co-workers and the Bunings. At these homes, again...not a traditional "one candy a piece." It's more like, "this special bag is for Gavin and this special bag is for Ian." Then, we met up with the Nelsons (Luke and Ian are in the same class and Ben and Gavin are the same age) and went around their neigbhorhood. At one point, Ian said, "We have some trick-or-treating business to do!" After going around with them in their neighborhood, we stayed at their house for a bit before heading to our neighbor's house for a visit. They dumped their candy on the floor in Melvin's and Norma's house and then Ian said he wanted to go to sleep!!!!! Wow! We couldn't believe our ears.

Saturday morning we went and picked up my grandparents (mom stayed back because she is sick) and headed to downtown Cary for the Cary Band Day Parade. There were over 16 bands and a few floats, so that was fun. We ran into our friends, so got to watch the parade together! In the afternoon, Ian and I headed to the Y to watch a 5-6 year old basketball practice/game. Oh yes I took notes! I'm now ready and not as worried when I am coaching Ian's team! We'll see though...right?!

Sunday we took my grandparents to church and then they treated us to brunch at Bob Evans after! Of course Gavin kept looking around asking where Bob Evans was...LOL! Both boys did very well there eating all their pancakes.

We had some friends over this afternoon...Lori brought over Ella and Sophia. We all played outside (soccer, basketball, baseball, etc) for awhile...it was great to see them!

Ian doesn't have school Monday or Tuesday and Gavin doesn't have school on Tuesday. We've got some playdates scheduled, so that will be fun!