Nicholas and Wendy: Third Star to the Right and Straight Down I-80

Hello, my fellow Halloweenies! This post is dedicated to all of the seasonal activities that have been keeping us busy leading up to Halloween. Well, for starters we had the CADA Halloween Carnival. Every year the dental spouses' association puts on a Halloween event in The Sheep Barn at Squire Valleevue and Valley Ridge Farms. And this year not only did I help the Mommunists to set up, but Nicholas and I attended the event in costume. I'm sure you're wondering what kind of costumes we wore, so here it is:

You guessed it! Nicholas went as Mary Martin and I went as a schizophrenic who can't properly regulate body temperature and, therefore, wears a nightgown outside in the 35 degree October weather. Just kidding. We went as Peter Pan and Wendy. Nicholas wants me to tell you all that it was his idea. Oh, he's clever! Oh, the cleverness of him! Of course, I did nothing...


Nicholas as Mary Martin. Note comparable breast size.

Nicholas was a big hit with our little neighbor, MaKendree, who followed him around and repeated in awe, "Peter Pan...Peter Pan...Peter?" Don't worry, I set her straight. I told her that Peter Pan doesn't really exist and that her parents are also pulling her leg about Santa, the Easter Bunny, and the need to floss. She took the news well:

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Her mom told me that a week later, on their way to their church's Halloween carnival, MaKendree was asking for Peter Pan. Now that I know how good Nicholas is at establishing rapport with small children, I think it's time for us to start considering some major life changes. I've even begun to redecorate and rearrange the house accordingly.

Children: The Cleveland Treat

Yesterday we drove back to Pittsburgh to see Nicholas' family and go to the pumpkin patch. Some people would tell you that the snow and freezing rain detracted from the experience. I will tell you that it only served to make it better. I am a liar.
Here we are at the archway leading into the farm. The other side was inscribed with the words "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here."

The gateway to a super fun time. Just ask Dante.

To get to the pumpkin patch we got to take a really damp hayride. Here we are on the hayride with Shea's little girl, Addison.

Addi is really sweet and, with the right seasoning, savory as well

After we chose our pumpkins, Nicholas, Shea and I took Addi to the Boo Barn. The Barn held all manner of things designed to scare both the old and the young alike.