It's almost Halloween

We went to the pumpkin patch with some friends.

Lula loved the PUMPKINS.

Sam was climbing as usual.

I was a little bummed, because the traditional pumpkin patch festivities are almost extinct. The was a hayride, pulled by a four wheeler, but the rest of the pumpkin patch is covered with blow-up jump houses. Every time we drive by the lot, the kids want to go back.

We are already getting excited for Halloween. You can see in Sam's eyes how excited he is to be Buzz.

This year for Halloween we were characters from Toy Story. Olivia was Woody, Sam-Buzz Lightyear, Chlover-BoPeepe, Lula-a sheep, and Daniel and I were Combat Carls. Olivia decorated her vest and boots. I thought she did a great job.

Here we are the entrance to the ward party. There was a trunk-or-treat after the chile dinner. Sam and Liv walked around together, I went with Chlover, and Daniel and the baby handed out candy from our trunk. Everyone had a fun time. I think this was the first of many great childhood memories for me with my children at ward parties. Usually I was busy with keeping track of everyone, but this time I really enjoyed the spirit of the party. It was great family time!
p.s.
Maybe you will remember Lula's sheep costume from previous years. Chlover used it as well as Olivia. I can now retire the first costume I every made. (yes, I am sad about that)
Here is Olivia, the sheep, and a young Daniel and Lindsay.
This picture was taken one weekend when Daniel and I made a surprise visit to see Grandma Ann.

Lula is below

I will have to find the picture of Chloë in the sheep costume.