October

We've had days plenty warm for swimming, and days cool enough for jeans.  Open window weather is so nice!  We've tried to take advantage of the cooler days to be out and enjoying it.

Fool's Gold

The Spoils

Panning for Gems at a Local Zoo

The perfect rock for her Halloween costume! 

Went for a walk in the local garden and noticed the water rippling; this fellow scooted up on shore to sun himself.  He must have walked a ways to get in as the pond is surrounded by fields.  Fun to watch him swim around the koi, who were completely unflustered by his appearance. Guess they are not on the menu.

At least 1 Halloween party per week through October.  Halloween night the kiddos spent at a friend's so we got to spend the evening at a restaurant with a Spanish guitarist on the patio.  It was unexpected and lovely.  Nice way to wrap up a month full of really busy weekends.

Link & Princess Mononoke

Porco Rosso

Totoro & Link (I asked him to smile and he told me Link needed to be serious)

Ted went as Kamaji-san.  No costume necessary. :)

We decorated hubby's office and Bug has claimed this plant as a 'nightlight', despite the fact that he believes it will give him nightmares.