happy halloween!

I know, I know I'm a slacker blogger lately. You don't have to tell me, I feel guilty enough for the both of us {for some reason!}. Hopefully this post will tide you over for the next few days {ha ha, is there anyone even out there reading this blog anymore..?!}

We enjoyed a delightful trunk-or-treat at our church last night. It was filled with stress, uncomfortable costumes, whiny children {boy am I am downer!...i think it was my wig} thrilling games, and CANDY! {my favorite part}. Maddie and Camden were so excited to try each and every game they saw immediately. I didn't have more than a second to stop and say hello to anyone...what was I thinking? It's times like these that I wonder if I can handle more than 3 children. For some reason it felt so chaotic and crazy, but the kids enjoyed it, so it was worth it, I suppose. So, here are the pics:

please tell me you know who I dressed up as...?
Yes, that's right--Kate Gosselin from Jon & Kate + 8. I had a few people not know...and that just made me feel stupid, like I just like to wear crazy wigs on a daily basis. Some people just thought I had chopped my hair too!

The cute witch and giraffe.

the sweet little butterfly/fairy/flower.

I'll admit it, Hazel already knows what candy is. When she sees it, you can bet she comes a crawlin'!

Hazel longing for Cala's candy.

so intense! making a ghost lolly pop

hi--my name is kate!

Cam's costume is best from the side...

or from behind...

he had no clue how big his rump actually was!

donuts on a string!

mmm....

caught it!

and there you have it. happy halloween everyone!

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As promised.

Please excuse this massive picture post. I neglected to document some of the things we did lately...and even some from summer, yikes! So, here they are...

{Apple Picking.}

My favorite thing to do here in NY.

Do you think we have enough apples? Cam kept adding to our stash.

These three were all sitting in a circle. One would take Hazel's binky out, the other would get mad and put it back in. Made for a fun game with little Hazel in the middle of the dispute...and she didn't even seem to mind.
the beginnings of the take Hazel's binky game.

the kiddos...aren't they cute?

apple picking buddies.

and then there was the...

{Toby Keith concert}

It was so nice to get out with just the two of us...doesn't happen a lot these days with no teenage girls around to babysit.

It was a good concert, although I felt a little old amongst the drunken teenagers, dancing and singing along.

Next up--

{camping}

Our branch had a little camping trip over Memorial Day weekend. We had a blast bunking up with the Liljenquists (cabin camping, my favorite kind!)

our cheese ball.

Pretty nasty morning pic, but just needed to document that I was actually in attendance.

And lastly was ...

{the Altamont Fair}

My friend, Tiana, invited us to join her. We had a great time!

We came across a little pony, named Maddie. Notice the sign that says "I bite"...just the kind of horse you want to go and pet.

The pig racing was the best!

Their favorite ride, the swings. It's only fitting, b/c they were my favorite as a kid too.

Maddie & Cam also got to take part in a backyard circus. They LOVED it. Maddie got to be a ballerina...

and Cam got to be lion, hilarious!

And there you have it! I think I'm all caught up now!