We just had a fantastic weekend with the Stelsels. Dave, Connie, and Aunt Sharon came down for a long weekend. On Friday, Kirk and Laura hosted the second annual Monster Mash, which included homemade soups, plenty of scary beverages (the spiked cider was a.w.e.s.o.m.e.) and old horror movies. This year we watched House of Dracula (1945), I Married a Witch (1942), and The Birds (1963). Ford didn't care for any of them, but Chase especially enjoyed The Birds.
Ladies man (with Laura and Emily) :)
Dave and Connie got in lots of grandparenting because I ran some overdue errands for a few hours Friday while David was at work, and then we both went to our annual Halloween party Saturday night (more on that to come). I don't know who loved it more: baby or adults.
Dinner reservation for three, please.
Crawling and climbing
Chase didn't lack any attention, of course.
Tell me about it, Dave. Me too.
When he's not laughing, he sounds like a dino baby. Weird, I know. But he is our child, so.....
After a beautiful week in the '70s, it turned cold over the weekend, so we didn't venture out very much. We celebrated Dave's birthday on Saturday and went out for a nice family breakfast on Sunday, but primarily we chased after Ford all weekend. We also got a first glimpse into what Christmas might be like this year. Here's Ford opening his Halloween gifts from Grandma and Grandpa:
"Mom, look! PRESEEEEEEENTS!"
"Ok, how does this work?"
"Chase, any tips? You look like you've done this before."
"Is this right? I just tear it?"
"Mom, look at me, I'm doing it!"
"What is it? What is it? The box looks familiar...."
"Group effort. Chase, you pull on that end; Grandma you pull on that end; I'll pull here."
"Yay for diapers..."
"...and wrapping paper!"
It was a great weekend! Always good to spend time as a big family. Love to all!
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