Its almost here.....

Let the Halloween festivities begin!

Because Hershey has Candy

Hershey knows how to do Halloween. 'Hershey Park in the Dark' opens up on the weekends with lots of free candy and Halloween fun. Then, more candy on Friday nights at Hershey Gardens' Pumpkin Glow. If thats not enough, you'll have to wait for many-a-Halloween parades, trick or treating at Chocolate World, Hershey's designated trick or treat day (always the Thursday before Halloween) or trick or treating in surrounding towns on the 31st. Festivities Galore!

At Hershey Park 'Hershey Park in the Dark' - although not quite dark yet in this pict.

Trick or Treating at Hershey Park

A duel!

Leaving, time for bed

Pumpkin Hunt

Finding the pumpkins
Pumpkin painting
Pumkin carving

First Hair Cut

Before

Before

Scissors

Buzzer

After

More Birthday Pictures!

My friend Wendy is an amazing photographer and she took these shots at Beau's party. Thanks Wendy!

So, here come more bday picts!

Check out Wendy's website: http://wendycparrishphotography.blogspot.com/

Birthday Boy

On the Eve of Beau's Birthday

Our precious Beau Craig was born on September 25, 2009. When I first saw Beau I said, "Oh, he's so beautiful" and I knew the name Beau fit him perfectly. His middle name is after my father - who has always been the best example to me of kindness and love. Beau has such joy in life - always smiling at others, watching the world with curiosity and excitement. And he laughs. Oh, how he laughs. Its like he wants to let everyone in on the secret of how great life is. He laughs at my smiles, he laughs at Tate's actions and faces, and he laughs when others are laughing at a story or joke (pleased that they are happy too). I think Beau has his father's undying optimism, calmness, and pure sweetness.

Dear Beau,

Tonight on the eve of your birthday, when I hesitatingly have to say goodbye to your babyhood - I want to tell you how much you have made my world - and I love you. Don't grow too fast. (tears)

Love,

Mom

Little League World Series

Late August we drove through South Williamsport, PA on the way back to Hershey from Rochester. And we totally lucked out.

• South Williamsport is home to the Little League World Series. (I didn't know that)
• The Little League World Series was happening then. (We were not aware until we spotted packed parking lots and excessive porta-potties.)
• The games are free. (Hello, that even beats spaving.)
• We watched one game - Hawaii vs. Georgia. (Later found out Hawaii won the American title)

Beau learned to point.
I was super impressed with the team from Hawaii. When each player's name from the Team Hawaii was announced at the beginning of the game, he ran over to a player from Team Georgia and presented him with a lei around his neck. The Hawaii pitcher also ran over and apologized when he tagged a batter. Thats a lot of class for a 9 year old.
We are going to have to return - with cardboard boxes for sliding down the hill next time.