We finally made it to November. The boys had a blast on Halloween. We went to the neighborhood by the kids elementary school, which usually goes all out. We went door-to-door for about an hour and 15 mins and scored a ton of candy. We did not go with any friends like we always have done before so this is actually the first time going it just us, and it was fun. Here is A.J. with an enormous ghostly skeletal thing (A.J. finally decided it was OK to be The Thing from Fantastic Four). The weather was so pleasant and warm compared to last year we froze our butts off. I much prefer a mild Halloween and a cold Christmas.

Next Friday we are having our family portrait done. The last time we had ours done was about 4 years ago when they boys were 4 & 3. We went to Target and they turned our really well, so we are giving Target another go. So therefore I have to come up with something for all of us to wear. Last time we did black and white, and it looks good, so we may do that again.

Thought of the day: "Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all." - George Washington

Have a blessed Friday!