swiss family peterson: Autumn Festivities 2012

One of the highlights of the Fall last year was Andrew's Halloween party. We had a giant calender on our wall and Andrew declared October 12th a holiday and planned for several weeks to host a Halloween party for his little cousins. He took charge of the whole event. He and I would scour Pinterest as soon as he got home from school and he would write down all the activities, decorations and food that he liked. It was so cute to see him get so excited! As soon as the family arrived, he got right to work! He directed the games, distributed the candy to his cousins and ran the show. He did a great job and I'm so glad I was able to catch a couple of photos. I didn't get many pictures though, we were having too much fun! :)

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We went to the pumpkin patch with the Petersons. The kids loved wearing their costumes and spending the day outside in the crisp Fall air with their cousins.

The kids and I did a few fun October treats together too! :)

We ended up getting snow the last part of October. It made it feel nice and cozy inside! :)

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The boys loved their costume parade at school. Their teachers were so festive too!

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Halloween Night at Grandma's House is the BEST! The kids absolutely adore all of Grandma Peterson's traditions! Her spider rolls, ghost potatoes and mummie dogs rank among the highest things on the kids' "food list."

Grandma Peterson surprises Addi with her birthday present. Addi STILL wears this dress almost daily (a year later!) She wore it most of the day, today! Needless to say, this present was a hit!