October 2013

IMG_3089, a photo by tracyg00 on Flickr.

My birthday was on the 2nd. Darin picked up a Red Velvet cake and we had a nice little celebration after Megan's soccer game in Arlington Heights.



On the 5th, Megan had a cc meet at Niles West H.S. They had a 2 mile race, followed by a one mile exhibition race (meaning no prizes available). Megan ran in both races with only about 20 minutes or so, in between. This kid continues to amaze me.



On Oct. 19, they had what was meant to be their final meet of the season...the big CYO Invitational at Maryville Academy. Megan had a good race, finishing 33rd in the JV girls race and earning herself a ribbon.



Uncle Scott came up to watch and afterward we had him over to our house to celebrate his birthday. The kids surprised him when he arrived with a silly string attack.



QAS ended up with an opportunity for one more cross country meet at Edgebrook School on the 24th. There were 4 schools represented and Megan took 3rd overall (6th grade and under girls) with a time of 7:20....her best yet. I snapped a photo but she was going so fast it didn't focus in on her!



On Oct. 26, we celebrated the life of Uncle Adam with a Memorial Service in Oak Lawn. I wanted to give a special shout out to one of our loyal blog readers. We got to meet Aunt Charmayne in person and snapped a quick photo. I wish I would have taken two, because this one is not so clear. But I guess it will have to do.



Now we get to the Halloween portion of the month. My company produced the Trick or Treat Trot in Evanston on October 27. I got my group to dress up as Power Rangers.



Then, for my second costume, Jake had our whole family dress in a Bat Man theme. Jake was Bane, Darin was Scarecrow, I was Bat Girl, Mimi was Catwoman, Booje was Batman and Megan was Poison Ivy. Papa was a photobomber.



I made Megan's Poison Ivy costume and I think her's turned out best (I guess I'm a little biased). Here's a closer look:



Jenny came over earlier in the month and decorated our yard with all of her fancy decorations. Here's a view in the evening (who is that ghoul?!)



And here is an extra spooky photo of Aunt Jenny on Halloween.