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And so it begins!

Spooky witches, little devils and crazy dinosaurs! Connor's second Halloween was quite interesting. We decided that going to Sesame Place was a great idea. He hadn't really watched Sesame Street except for once or twice so it was kind of a new concept. Thankfully Sesame Place partners with Sea World and other locations to give military families free tickets once a year. Connor rode his first ride with Daddy. He looked both excited and petrified all at once! He got his photo taken with Elmo and the Count and participated in the different themed mazes and trick or treat path they put up. All in all it was a very tiring day for all involved.

On the actual Halloween night we planned on staying in and handing out candy to any city kids that came our way. But thankfully, one of Kyle's coworkers asked us to come over and go trick or treating with their 2 year old. Connor did so great! He was very skeptical at first but soon he understood that you went up to people and pick out your candy, smile and walk away with mommy or daddy. We did about 10 houses and then went back to the house for some food and play time for Connor and his new friend, Reed. They played so well together, I felt bad for cutting them off at 9:30 but this mama was exhausted!

When November 1st hit I realized we are in the full blown Holiday season. From planning our Thanksgiving trip to Maryland to beginning to purchase our Chirstmas presents. Some people think I am insane for being almost finished with Christmas but about 3 years ago we were living in Florida. We were only able to travel to MD for either Thanksgiving OR Christmas and since Kyle was at the bottom of the totem pole we couldn't get off for Christmas. Thanksgiving time rolled around and I was able to have all the presents wrapped and delivered to the families by then. We spent the rest of November and December enjoying the holiday and time together. This year I plan on having the presents finished early so that I can enjoy the time with our little guy since he is at such a fun age!

We already adopted our elf Henry. We thought he was the real elf on the shelf but he's about 2x as big haha. So this year we decided to keep the idea of the Elf going and then next year when Connor can grasp the mischievous things Henry can do, purchase the actual guy. Oops on Mommy's part!

Anyway's, not too many pictures to post this time as we have been so busy at home with prepping for the influx of presents, friends and parties. I am super excited to get back to Maryland though for both Thanksgiving and Christmas and to be able to celebrate with those who are near and dear. Probably until after Thanksgiving, this is the Reese's signing out! Remember to give thanks this season for your family and your friends, new and old- they are what keeps us going.

Halloween 2013 @ Sesame Place!

After finger painting a pumpkin. He was being such a stinker.
On the ride with Daddy!


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