"Building Up" to Halloween...

The Costume.

Paul has been so excited ever since we were able to procure a construction hat and Craftsman Tool Set ($14.99 at K-Mart- it's worth its weight in gold!) for his Halloween costume. Every morning when we leave for school he makes sure that his pal, Stretch, has a few tools to play with, and every evening when we arrive home, Paul squeals with delight to find his tools waiting for him. Needless to say, it was only a matter of time before he decided that his toilet (it is actually meant to look like a car), needed some minor repairs...

Trick-or-Treater...or handyman for hire?

Pumpkins...Pumpkins...Pumpkins!
In addition to the pumpkins we gathered with Grandpa Palmer, we also visited Powers Farm Market last weekend to add one more to our collection...of course while we were there we had to visit the decorated tee-pees and partake in some delectable doughnuts!

Carving the pumpkin...Paul and Dad scrape out all of the "goodies" from inside. We ended up making "sweet" and "salty" baked seeds this year- Yum!

Lighting up the Jack-o-Lantern for the trick-or-treaters to enjoy!

Good Times with Friends...

Paul prepares for some Halloween treats at school with his friends...

Paul has a smashing good time at the Krenzers' Halloween shindig on Saturday night. Dad has been working with Paul on his "hip drive"...it gives his swing some extra gusto, wouldn't you say?

Paul pauses on the Candy Trail for a photo op with some of his neighborhood buddies: Aiden, Mia, and Gabby.

All in all...a deliciously sweet time!

Happy Birthday Dad and Uncle Bob!!! Although Paul finally realized that it wasn't his birthday, he still enjoyed some delicious pizza and cake (as well as a photo shoot!) with some of his favorite buddies...

Our annual visit to the Beare's pumpkin patch with Grandpa Palmer...Paul was sure to pick the bumpiest pumpkin he could find!

It's Playoff Season...