Pumpkin party

Isn't life with children just more fun? I think so.

I've always loved this time of the year: cool air, delicious food, a reason to decorate around the house and special holidays.

I've found that this year is better than any other in the past because Lane is around to enjoy all the season has to offer too.

With papa gone late last week, we hosted the besties at our place and threw a pumpkin party.

Besties were welcome to enjoy some treats, play in our big yard - and of course, were encouraged to come dress in their Halloween finest.

You know little Miss Bossy came dress from head to toe in Halloween attire.

Lane sported his Great Pumpkin shirt. Or pump pump as he refers to the story.

Lilly looked lovely in her new shoes and cute skirt.

John Oscar arrived a little late. Somehow I missed his up close shot. I'm sure it is because he went right to the backyard to play with the others.

The four babes enjoyed the season's bounty of leaves, sticks and dirt - found naturally and for free right here in our own yard - and kept themselves occupied until lunch time.

We served chili - the perfect fall food.

Perfect if your babe still allows you to feed her.

Messy if your babes insist on feeding themselves - or each other. She can be bossy at times but Andrea does love her "little" cousin.

Paola and I (okay I decided Paola and I) would go all Martha for the party and bake a special spooky cake. Before you check out the photo below, check out Martha's version.

I'm not saying Martha should quit her day job or anything, but watch out girl, you might have some competition.

Seriously, this is our version of the cake. Pitiful. We laughed so hard all morning at our pitiful cake.

At one point, we sent a text to my mom, "Our version," with the photo above. Martha's version. My sweet mom said she couldn't even tell the different. That's why you gotta love your mom.

Any way, the kids didn't care what it looked like. What mattered was how scrumptious it tasted.

And it tasted good. Just ask John Oscar.

And Andrea.

And Lane.

They will tell you. Lane liked it so much, I couldn't even get a shot of him gobbling it up.


And sweet Lilly, she thought those ghosts were good enough to eat.

So she did.

After lunch and all that playing, the kids quickly showed us mamas naps were needed.

We headed out to the front steps to get a group shot. Not so easy when you've got a tired crew of four under two.




None the less, another fun day was spent with the besties. At this time of the year when life is all about celebrating the harvest and what you've got, Lane and I are happy to have them.