Big Family Fun!

The weekend before Halloween was a fun one!  We had set plans for every day and had lots of fun.  Friday night we had family movie night in the media room.  Lane even requested popcorn, which he usually won't eat.  He scarfed down his bowl while we watched Robin Hood, one of Daddy's childhood favorites!  Lane loved certain parts, especially the theme song, and made it through the whole movie, despite getting a little stir crazy at the end.

Saturday morning was t-ball.  I know all of my t-ball pictures probably look the same, but I can't help but document each game!!  I think Lane looks so cute in his uniform and I don't want to miss anything!

Happy guy on 2nd base!

 Look at that power!

 

Running to 1st base

My cute little fielder

Getting some tips from Daddy

 

After t-ball I used my souvenir from Kyle's trip to New Orleans.  He helped me make beignets with Cafe Du Monde's mix.  I have never fried anything before, so I was shocked that they turned out right.  They were really tasty!

Taking a big, sugary bite!

 

Saturday afternoon we headed to the Hill Country Galleria for their trick or treat event.  It is an outdoor shopping mall that had stores passing out candy.  Lane got lots of compliments on his knight costume!

 

We went home for Lane's nap and then went to Doc's Backyard to watch the Texas/TCU game.  We had never been there before, and had a good time until the rain delay.  It is an outdoor restaurant with a playground attached, so Lane had fun playing while Daddy got to watch the game.

 

On Sunday, Kyle got a wild hair to bake homemade cookies and BBQ Ribs.  Random!  I got to go get a prenatal massage, so Kyle took Lane to the store to get ingredients and they got to work cooking up a delicious dinner.  I caught them dancing in the kitchen when I got home from my massage!

It was a fun weekend leading up to a fun Halloween week!

Gearing up for Halloween

We packed October full of good fall fun and Halloween festivities.  Lane got really into it this year!

I brought Lane's dinner over to the table one night and found this...

He got creative with his placemat!  Made me laugh!

The scary skeleton before school one morning.

He chose vampire teeth as his prize after his teeth cleaning at the dentist.  No cavities!

We made some different art projects leading up to Halloween.  These jack-o-lanterns turned out cute!

He loved squeezing the glue himself!

 

His masterpiece!

 

Then he made one more.  This time he chose round eyes and a square nose.

Another good one!

 

After all of this fun, Lane was super excited to wear his costume and do some trick or treating!

Mommy + Lane Weekend

Lane and I were on our own on Saturday and Sunday, October 19-20.  This was the weekend Kyle was in New Orleans and my family only stayed in Austin Thursday through Saturday morning.  Saturday afternoon after they left, we decided to hit up the park.  The weather was really pretty and we had a good time!

 

The ice cream man drove right by the park, so Lane was able to have his first ice cream truck experience!  

 

Choosing his ice cream

 

He chose a Ninja Turtle pop!
 

Mommy got a Pink Panther and promptly ate the ears.  :)

Remember the bubblegum eyes from when we were kids??  They still have them!

 

On Sunday we decided to venture out to Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls.  I took Lane there last year and it was so much fun!  Last year we went on a Friday, and let me tell you....it was WAY less crowded than our Sunday trip this year!  We sat in a long line of cars for about 45 minutes just to park.  Then every activity had the LONGEST lines.  We didn't get to do all of the activities we wanted because they closed early on Sunday, but we still managed to have a good time.

First, we stopped by the face painting area.  The line was pretty short at the time, so we went ahead and got that out of the way.  Last year Lane got a cool dinosaur, and this year he opted for a tiger face!

The beginnings of a tiger...

Staying so still!  I think his little face looks so sweet here!

 

Almost done!

 

 

Check out that ferocious tiger!

My cute little tiger!

 

After face painting we headed to the Berry Bounce.  It is a giant air pressured pillow similar to a bounce house.

 

I was shocked that Lane wanted to ride a horse.  His last pony ride experience at the rodeo last March was a forced activity and he was not enthused.  This time he decided on his own he wanted to ride the big horse, and that he did!  Even after we had to wait in line for almost an hour! 

Waving to Mommy.  I wish his hand hadn't covered his face!

  

He was excited to ride this old broken down tractor on the way out.  Later, he said it was his favorite part!  Silly boy!

 

My little tiger was plumb out by the time we left the parking lot.  It was a special, fun weekend with my little buddy!