Halloween 2011

Halloween 2011 was fabulous. We did all the regular sort of things...made caramel apples, sugar cookies and all sorts of yummy soups and fall foods, went to the ward Halloween party and did some trick-or-treating to name a few.

I absolutely LOVE this time of year.

I know its a HUGE surprise that Griffin was a fire fighter

Grey was a skunk this year.

He was the cutest little stinker I've ever seen

Griffin and his buddy Andrew- such a cute killer whale costume

He takes his fire man job very seriously...

Grey and his friend Wesley as Yoda- these two were so adorable

Grey was so cozy in his costume he fell asleep both nights we were out

Griffin and Penny as "the groblin king" otherwise know as David Bowie from Labryinth

SO hilarious- loved this costume. Griffin was not amused and didn't like Penny in this get up

Griffin & Sladie as a sailor- so cute

Bates Nut Farm

I had been hearing about this Bates Nut Farm place for awhile now so I thought it was time we checked it out. We went last Saturday and met Ben's brother Brian and his wife Rachel. It was a really cute place with lots of Fall festivities to be had...tractor hayrides, pumpkin picking, costume contests, pony rides and lots of delicious fall food. The only thing that did not make me happy was the 95 degree weather. No joke. Of course I dressed my poor kids in long sleeves and jeans for the day, because of course it is the end of October for petes sake! I should always remember how stinkin' hot it is here in the Fall. The heat really did a number on Griffin and he was in true grumpy form because of it. Once we got ice-cream on our way out he perked up a little, but the picture taking was rough with him. I do foresee a new Barker Fall family tradition of visiting this darling place though, and next time I'll just remember to dress everyone in their swimming suits.

Grandparents & D-land

We were lucky to have my parents come visit at the beginning of the month. We had a grand ole' time as usual. Lots of shopping, eating out and we even hit up Disneyland for the heck of it.

Grey's first time on "Its a small world"

(he looks petrified- I guess it is a little creepy)

He thought he was a pretty cool guy hanging out in the stroller puttin his feet up most of the day

G on a fire truck. So weird

riding the train

Griffin crashed hard around 4 pm after a crazy tantrum

When he woke up he was in the silliest mood I've seen in a long time

I told him to smile and this is what he gave me-

his smile is crazy and makes me laugh

Here he is thinking he was making Splash Mountain light

up every time someone dropped from the top

Bet you didn't know there is a fire station at Disneyland...

Well, now you do.

You can thank me later for that little tid bit.

I'm pretty sure we could have just spent all day in here and

he would have been the happiest kid at Disney