The Cat, The Witch and The Hula Girl

So we've had our first Halloween in Indiana.... Two weeks later, we still have candy! K had a few treats here and there, but for her it was all about the hunt. This means that the rest of us have been enjoying her loot.

At first K wanted to be Rapunzel, but after a dressed rehearsal she decided that the wig was too itchy. So we went with what we were able to find in her closet--"a hula girl."

M even joined in, (but he didn't have to go too far out of his comfort zone).

L went as a "black cat" for her first Halloween

And S dressed to match as a witch (the nice kind).

K got to sport her costume a few times. Here at the school parade.

And at the neighborhood Halloween party.

Aunty A came into town just in time to take K trick or treating. Aunty A stayed for the week, and K looks forward to her return. 

A New Way of Life

We arrived at our new home with just enough time to enjoy the end of the summer. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa G and their help with the move, we settled into our new home in record time. (All our boxes were unpacked within one week of arrival!) Here are a few things we were able to jump into.

We attended our first Indy State Fair.

K experienced her first water-slide at the local park, and it quickly became her favorite place in town. 

L has been working hard making new friends of all different shapes and sizes.

We visited our nearest beach on Lake Michigan.

 

L has discovered the "diaper swing" and spends most of her park time in one.

K recruited her newest tea party member and she's learning all the proper etiquette.

L has started helping with the dishes, and M, of course, is very encouraging. 

We're quite surprised how fast we've adjusted to our new home. M enjoys his job and shorter commute. (Seven minutes!) S is playing basketball and volleyball every week and loving M's full time income. K started preschool and loves showing off her new room. And L is still our happy smiley baby. Overall we're enjoying the slower Midwest pace of life (and the warmer, drier, weather isn't so bad either).