Halloween 2018

The weekend before Halloween, downtown Apex hosts the Trick or Treat on Salem Street for all the kiddos! This event has gotten HUGE! The businesses along the main thoroughfare of downtown Apex pass out candy to SO many children - it's a safe event as they close down the street for vehicles. 

It allowed Kade a bit more practice before the big day!  Brock was happy for another opportunity for more candy!

And he was all smiles!

The first thing they did when they returned home was candy inventory!!

My group at work had been planning our group costume for months.....

Even though we placed second in the costume contest, I still think it was a win! (My supervisor is dressed as the Wizard - can you find him?) ;)

 After a quick dinner, it was time to put on our costumes for the big event!!

My mums looked fantastic! ;) 

Brock was tired of pictures (forced smile) - he was ready to go trick-or-treating!

Alright, alright.... off we go! Moose stayed home for the early treating.... this is Diesel's favorite holiday!

First house - Diesel was so ready to get up there too!

Poor Kade was a little weary of this house and all their decor.  Brock gave him a little pep talk.

We told Brock to make it fair - let Kade ring some of the doorbells. He was such a sweet big brother - he's holding Kade up so he can reach it!

After a round of houses with just Brock and Moose, it was time for bed for the boys while Diesel and I helped pass out the remaining candy.

He loved sitting on the porch watching all the kids walk by - he got lots of love that night! (Some kids came back just to pet the husky!)

Look - there's Brent!

My sweet 11 year old husky on Halloween night. 

Art in the Park at Historic Yates Mill County Park

Brock and I checked out the event at the Yates Mill County Park. I've heard so many good things about the park and I'm sad to say I've never been - until now!!

They had crafts for the kids inside the nature center and then we ventured outside.

It really is quite picturesque.

Brock loved checking out the waterfall beside the old mill. 

I can see why so many photographers were on site that day!!

Photo credit to Brock!

I told him to stand on that block and I'll take a picture.... he was most likely doing this to mess with me. Hmmmm... probably shouldn't be doing that especially at an historic site either.... alas I snapped the pic anyway.

A Visit from Maddox

We had a special visitor at our home the weekend before Halloween - Maddox came to visit while Brian took his PE Exam in Raleigh!

 

"What are these crazy crackers?!?!"  

"Mini Nilla Wafers!!"

I've forgotten how much fun eating without a plate could be! Just throw everything on the tray and it turns in to a buffet!!

 

 Tried to pose him with the husky - no stopping a 14 month old for a picture!

Good thing my Husky stays still for photographs!

 Silly Uncle Brian time!

Super cute cousins!!

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

On Sunday, October 21st, Brock and I had tickets to see The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe at the Raleigh Little Theater. I didn't take any photos inside, above photo is from RLT's Facebook page promoting the show. 

BUT, I did take some more phenomenal (for an iphone camera) photos right before the show in the rose garden! 

 "Follow Me, Momma!!"

 

After attempting some crazy propped-up-10-second-timer nonsense on my phone, some kind ladies came by and offered to take our pictures!

And then Brock and I played hide-and-seek/tag between the flowers - felt it was a good way for him to get out his sillies before sitting down for a 75 minute show!

The show was really great! Few notes for my own - Brock "fought" me on his booster seat before the show started, then about 15 minutes in asked if he could sit on my lap to see the show - and stayed for the remainder! Sure Brock for this time, but you really are too big for the next show!

Also... the fight scene between Peter and the Wolf-Captain of the Witch's Secret Army (Maugrim) - Brock was on the edge of his seat! When Maugrim gets "stabbed," he sincerely asked me if he was going to bleed. I whispered, "You know this is pretend, right?" So he asked again "You mean, he won't die?" "Well, the character does, but not the real person." 

After the show was over, all the actors stand in the front vestibule for you to get their signatures, or simply congratulate them on a great performance (most actors are children!), Brock specifically asked if we could see the Wolf because he wanted to see if he was okay.

I think we'll rent Narnia for him soon.

Raleigh Little Theater's "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe"