Halloween 2009

This year we spent Halloween with old friends and new. Maryann, Drew and Luke Szilagyi invited us to their house in Walnut Bend for an evening of fun, food and of course trick-or-treating! This was the first year that Charlie was really able to participate, because last year he was one sick pumpkin!

Halloween 2008 - our little pumpkin had a fever!

But this year we were all ready to go!

The "Super" family made a repeat appearance from the birthday party and we all had a great time! We gathered at the house around 5pm for food and playing. Then, once it was dark it was time to hit the streets. Charlie was a little shy at first, but after one or two houses he figured it out and he couldn't be stopped. He and a new friend, "Sammy" teamed up and pretty much RAN the entire night. They were SO cute! I wish I had more pictures, but my camera batteries failed me so I had to depend on other people for shots.

Knock, knock...TRICK-OR-TREAT!!!

After trick-or-treating the kids got to decorate cookies back at Luke's house.

My precious Super Baby had a great time too. She was too little to be involved, which made her perfectly furious! But, she will be tearing it up next year!

Thanks Szilagyi Family for a wonderful Halloween 2009!

Pumpkin Patch

We visited the pumpkin patch at MDUMC a few weeks ago. Between the birthday party and all of the Halloween events, I am a little late posting! Enjoy my lil' pumpkins!

A "SUPER" Day!

Saturday was Charlie's 3rd birthday. Many months ago he declared that he would like to have a Superman birthday party. He and my dad have a bond over Superman! So, after much hard work (mostly by Mimi), the Superman birthday party was a great success! All of our friends were there to celebrate with our little man. All but Anna Jane and Ally, who had to stay away because of the Swine Flu! A great time was had by all - as evidenced in the following pictures!

Our Superman!

All of the super heroes were there to celebrate - including Super Girl...

Muscle Man...

Wonder Woman...

Batman...

The Big Sister Twins...


Super Mommy and Clark Kent!

Charlie's godparents - Dan and Michele came too!

Other friends were there to celebrate with us as well!

The backyard was brimming with people - and fun!

Of course, it would be no party without Mimi and Papa's jumper!

The boys were a little wild, so the girls watched from afar for a while.

The highlight of the day was the incredible cake that Mimi made! She worked for days on it and it showed. This is just one angle where you can see Metropolis and The Daily Planet. The other side had the barn where Superman is discovered and also Crypton! It was incredible!

When it was time for cake, Chad rigged the outdoor speakers to blast the Superman theme song. As a joke I said, "Charlie, why don't you show us how Superman flies!" and with that he was off! It was priceless. Here is a video of that part of the party. You just have to see it!

Charlie's favorite person - Aracelli - our cleaning lady bought Charlie this lifesize Superman pinata for the celebration. It took Chad to finally pull it apart, but it was a wonderful addition to the fun!

Gathering up the loot!

"Super Baby" Emerson and Grandmother watched from afar!

It was a WONDERFUL day and it wouldn't have been the same without all of our family and friends there to celebrate with us! I can't believe my little boy is 3 already! I love you, Charlie-man. You are so precious to me and you will always be my Superman!

The Powers of Nick

I probably shouldn't be posting this, but I just couldn't believe that BOTH of them were so entranced by Nick Jr. that I couldn't get a shot! They are pretty cute though!

Just Loungin' Around

Emerson is getting big enough to engage in "play" with Charlie! They are SO cute together. I missed the shot of them both tucked up under Emmy's changing table. Their new "hideout" is under her bed. It's all fun and games until she takes his first toy. I will enjoy the cute while it lasts! :)