Halloween - Trick or Treating

After the indoor party, it was time for a costume change.

Here Mom is putting the finishing touches on the costume as we prepare to go outside.

Here is Plymouth's cutest Tiger, out on the prowl (insert Tiger Woods joke here).

Samson became very interested in Mallory's costume once she came back with a basket full of goodies.

After getting back from trick or treating, we had one more costume change to hand out candy and enjoy some of her own.

Halloween - Indoor Party

On the morning of Halloween, the Held's went to an indoor Halloween party sponsored by a local ECFE group. Like any diva, the day was to be filled with costume changes. The first outfit was a little number that Dad picked up while in China earlier in the fall.

Mallory got to participate in some arts and crafts and made her own ghosts.

There were plenty of other activities to keep her occupied, like the slide...

...and the large motor room. This jumping apparatus was her favorite, as you could tell.

And what Halloween party would be complete without decorating their own cookies. Jamie was very eager to help with this activity.

Jungle Jane

While over at the Donnelly' girl's house, Mallory asked to borrow a jungle costume to potentially wear for Halloween. Little did we know that she would ask to wear it every day in the weeks leading up to Halloween.
With the necklace, she was ready to go as Pebbles Flintstone. Now if only Mom and Dad could find their Betty and Barney Rubble costumes from a few years back...

Mallory was excited that her and Samson had the same color scheme going on now...

And here she is teasing him with a treat, which I think he got eventually.

Carving the Pumpkin

Mallory wasn't as into pumpking carving as she was last year. She wanted nothing to do with digging the guts out of the inside, which meant Mom and Dad had to role up their sleeves.

Although she wasn't into the pumpkin preparation, she was still generous enough to pose for a few pictures.

She even let Samson get into the action.

She did have some fun comparing her little pumpkin to the big one that Mom had just carved.

"If you want to crown 'em, then crown 'em."

Apple Orchard

On a much more reasonable weather day, we went with Bobo and Brian to a local apple orchard.

This is the before shot. The bag wouldn't stay empty for long.

She loved running up and down the rows of apples.

There was even time for a quick smooch break between Mom and Mallory.

"C'mon Mom and Dad, we need more apples!"

So many to choose from...

Pumpkin Patch '09

The Held's picked the coldest day of the fall to pick out a pumpkin for Halloween. But since Mallory was obsessed with pumpkins this year, it was a must do.
Mom and Mallory surveying the crop of pumpkins.

After a rigorous search, Mallory finally finds the winner, giving Mom and Dad a thumbs up sign.

All that was left was to take it back to the barn for the weigh in. This one came in at about 17 pounds.

Playing with Donnelly Girls

Back in October, Mallory got together for a play date with her friends, Izzy and Emma Donnelly.

Since it was a costume theme party, Mallory opted for the hula skirt and beach hat.

The Donnelly girls also wore their favorite costumes.

Then it was time to dance around in a circle and sing songs.

The girls certainly earned their naps on this day.