halloween and a birthday.

i hope you all had a great halloween!!  we have a busy one in this house because it's also my youngest son's birthday.  

he turned 9 last night.  9????  i still feel like he's my baby and as much as i wish he could just stay young, sweet and naive, he's not really a little kid anymore.  he's growing up and it's so scary for me!  

per his request, we started out the day with popcorn and watched the parent trap.  big sister made him a card and breakfast.  and oh did he ever love that!!  you would have thought he'd won the lottery!    

 to celebrate after dad came home we had spaghetti and meatballs for dinner along with brownies and ice cream for dessert.  then we headed out for some trick or treating!  the weather was beautiful!  no rain!!  woo-hoo!

and yes, that is a real pumpkin on my oldest son's head.  it was his idea and it was such a hit with everyone!! he received so many compliments i couldn't believe it!

                          

now we're having another birthday celebration.....the oldest turns 12 today!!