Getting Ready for Halloween

 Not-so-scary scarecrow and pumpkins at the pumpkin patch

We went to the pumpkin patch on Sunday.  This year, we decided to just go to the corner “makeshift” pumpkin patch rather than the pumpkin farm (about 1 hour away).  At this age, it didn’t make a difference to C – she got to pick out her pumpkin and went into the bouncy houses and slides. 

This weekend, we are going to my sister’s house for a Halloween Party – it’s potluck.  I found a cute appetizer to make in the spirit of things – “Spooky Spider Eggs” (recipe from Sunset Magazine).    Every year, she has a party with pumpkin carving, and all the pumpkins are showcased when it gets dark. 

C is going to be a cheerleader this year for her costume – we had a dress around, and I went out to buy some pom-poms.   I think next year, she’ll probably have more of a say in what she dresses up as!