11th Annual Trick or ReTreat

It's the 11th Annual Trick or ReTreat pizza picnic in the cul-de-sac. When we arrived, Sienna, one of Kevin's Kinder classmates, called out to him. We ended up eating dinner and Trick-or-Treating with her family as well as one of their other Kinder classmates. This year, we gave up on trying to get a group portrait of all the kids. There are too many of them and they just move around too much! Everyone ended up taking smaller group shots like the one below.

While Kevin was running around with his Kinder friends, Alan was enjoying the freedom to run around the cul-de-sac. Alan had a nap this afternoon after getting home from school and a trip to the doctor, but he tired himself out again before we started Trick-or-Treating. He stayed in the stroller gathering treats in his bucket while we kept up with Kevin and his friends. It was quite a workout keeping up with the kids!


Alan prepares for a long night with an afternoon nap


Pizza picnic with Sienna and Sebby


The boys with Auntie Karen


Kevin and Sienna prepare for Trick-or-Treat!


Let's go!

Trick or ReTreat 2010

It was the neighbourhood's 10th annual Halloween pizza picnic. Auntie Chelle joined us again, as well as her daughter Renee. The boys had fun running around the cul-de-sac after pizza, and this time both boys went trick or treating. Alan had a good nap that afternoon, so he was full of energy for the trek around the circle.


On the way to the cul-de-sac in their Super Why costumes




Every year we try to get a group photo of the kids in their costumes before the trick or treating starts. Every year it's like herding cats!






Alan got a lollipop and took a break in Auntie Karen's lap


Auntie Chelle, Renee and Mommy took the boys half way around the circle, and then Daddy took them the rest of the way. What a fun night!

Halloween fun!

It has been a fun fall season for the boys. In addition to the American Cancer Society party, Alan went on a trip to the pumpkin patch with the MOMS Club, Kevin got to go to the MOMS Club Halloween party and the pumpkin patch at school, and the whole family went to the Harvest Festival at the JW Marriott!

The Pumpkin Patch at St. Thomas


Alan has so many pumpkins to pick from!


Alan examines his pumpkin and his decorating choices


One of the school field trips had cupcakes, and Alan charmed his way into one


Who would have thought a tub of corn could be so much fun! Alan didn't want to leave


What a fun morning!

MOMS Club Halloween Party


Getting ready to start the Trick or Treat Parade!

While Mommy led the costume parade, we picked up treats from...


Miss Fiona...


Miss Melinda...


Miss Sara...


and Miss Ann!


Parades are hard work, and Kevin refueled with a cupcake...


... and then it was back to the playground.



Pumpkin patch at school


Kevin takes a whack at the pinata


Kevin with his goodies and friend Robbie


Kevin finds a pumpkin

The Harvest Festival


Alan romps in the haystack


Kevin finds prizes in the hay


There were lawn games and another pumpkin patch!


After a break inside with the touch tables and an early dinner, it was time to change into costumes for the Trick or Treat Parade! Alan didn't feel like eating, and managed to scam his way into the pool, with Mommy following. He pulled off his shoes and dipped his toes. He would have gone for a full dunk if Mommy hadn't pulled her shoes and socks off and went after him!


Kevin ready for the Trick or Treat parade!


Alan preferred to ride on Daddy's shoulders


On the go


Alan decided he wanted to join Kevin in the parade


Alan loves his lollipops!


Happy Halloween!

Trick or ReTreat 2009

It's the 9th Annual Trick or ReTreat, our neighbourhood pizza picnic and costume parade. For the last several years, Auntie Chelle has joined us for the festivities.



Alan loved running around the cul-de-sac! Mommy and Daddy took turns running after him as he headed down the street until he decided to stick to the cul-de-sac under the watchful eye of one of the neighbourhood girls.




Kevin tried his basket on his head like a helmet. Maybe Mommy should have gotten the matching ball cap after all!



This was Kevin's first year trick-or-treating around the Circle. Here he is basket at the ready!



Before we start the treat gathering though, we need to take a group picture! It's like herding cats!



Kevin had fun and wanted to choose his own treats!



We finished off next door, then it was off to a late bed time. Auntie Chelle took Alan home for bath time and bed with Daddy about half way around the Circle.



Auntie Chelle slept over and watched Kung Fu Panda with Mommy and Daddy after the boys were in bed. The next morning, Auntie Chelle had some PJ/bed head snuggle time with Kevin and Alan.

Pumpkin Patch with Mackenzie

This year, we went to the pumpkin patch in Cibolo with Mackenzie. It was a nice quiet little patch complete with hay bales, scarecrow, a wishing well and a little "barn".


A family portrait.


Alan enjoys roaming free.


Alan, Kevin and Mackenzie give us big smiles!


Alan makes a run for it. "Maybe the pumpkins will slow them down!"


Kevin and Mackenzie peek out of the barn.

Unfortunately, we came the day after the Cibolo Fall Festival, so there weren't any little pumpkins left. We left with lots of pictures but no pumpkin.