An Autumn Tradition

Today we took our annual visit to the Cox Farm Fall Festival with some friends.  We had splendid weather and a very fun afternoon.  Simone really loves this place, and frankly, what's not to love? Running, climbing, swinging, riding, sliding... every kid's idea of a great Saturday afternoon.

Mommy was not on her game with the photography today, I just couldn't catch a good shot of Simone coming down the slides. 

On the hayride... This year they added some live horses to the ride which Simone totally loved.  It was a nice touch.

And of course, our favorite slide.  Mommy and Simone came down holding hands the whole way.  Simone thought that was pretty neat.  She called me her best mommy. lol!

And finally, what would the visit be without standing in the humongous feet.

A fun but tiring day.  We came straight home and Simone snuggled in with daddy to watch a movie while mommy made dinner.  And Simone worked up quite an appetite too because she scarfed down more roasted cauliflower and pumpkin ravioli than I ever thought her little belly could handle.  We'll all sleep well tonight!

Spooky BINGO!

Tonight was Spooky Bingo at Simone's school -- a whole new experience for us.  The PTO did a great job organizing a really fun family night -- a pizza dinner, costume contest, and bingo game. We got to meet some of Simone's new first grade friends and explore her school.

Simone dressed up as a pirate princess because she wanted to save her  real Halloween costume for Halloween. 

Simone joined the whole crowd of kids for a photo op. 

By the second game, Simone was a pro at daubing the bingo card.

Daddy too got in on the bingo action! 

Needless to say, we didn't win any prizes, which made Simone leave the event in tears.  Nevertheless, we explained to her that the most fun part is playing, and after a stop for consolation ice cream on the way home we all agreed it was a great night after all!