Halloween 2007

We had a very fun Halloween here in Groton. Nathan was a teletubbie this year and loved being in his costume. We commented that he seemed to have the right body shape at this stage to be a perfect teletubbie!

When Scott got home from school we got ready and went down to Main Street in Groton where the businesses where passing out candy to trick-or-treaters (see video at the end of this post). Also, the fire station opened up their doors and of course Nathan loved going there and getting to see the fire engine that was parked just outside. On our way back home Scott took Nathan and trick-or-treated to the houses on our street. Nathan did pretty well saying "trick-or-treat" but at times when Scott prompted him he said "please" or "thank you" (before he got the treat). He had a great time carrying his classic plastic pumpkin bucket around and he definitely knew he was getting candy! The candy had really come in handy the past couple of days as we are starting potty training (note: he is doing well and we've had some early successes!).

On Monday night our activity was pumpkin carving. When asked what he wanted on his pumpkin Nathan picked off a jack-o-latern sticker from the window and said he wanted one like that. That was Nathan's pumpkin, Liz carved a kitty and Scott did a grizzly bear this year. It has become a fun tradition to carve our pumpkins and be creative. Liz's pumpkin designs are more spontaneous and Scott is more meticulous and usually uses a pattern to get things just right. All in all it was a great time and we are already getting excited about the upcoming holiday season!