Halloween: I typically never celebrate Halloween. We just never got into it when we were kids, so I wasn't really planning anything with Seth this year, but when we were invited to join my niece and nephew for trick-or-treating, I went right out and got Seth this adorable Elmo costume. We spent the morning at a playdate with Seth's best friend, Goyo (the lion above ... so cute!), and then went trick-or-treating with the kiddos. Seth was so cute! Javier, my nephew, would walk up to the doors first to knock while we got Seth and Naya, my niece, out of their wagon. As fast a Seth could, he would run up the walkway and bang on people's doors. As soon as it was opened, he'd try to get inside their houses. He did this on multiple occasions. Haha. Once I pulled him out, he'd go try to find their hose outside of their house. That kid, I tell ya! Overall, it was a great night and though Seth has no clue what he was doing, it was a ton of fun watching.
First Fruits: Jack built his own raised planter garden a few months ago and just a few weeks ago was ready to reap his first fruits! Carrots! They were ready for pickin! Believe it or not, the carrots are delicious. Much sweeter and juicier than store-bought yet still nice and crunchy. And Seth loves them too! Each weekend since they've been ready, Jack will pick a couple more and he and Seth will eat them. He also planted green onions, cabbage and broccoli. Can't wait!
Raking Leaves: What's fall without raking leaves? And jumping in them and making a mess and having dad re-rake?
Veteran's Day Parade: Seth and I went over to Elk Grove to visit my parents on Veteran's Day. Elk Grove is one of the few cities in the Sacramento area that still hosts a Veteran's Day Parade and it was fantastic! So many veterans, high school marching bands, and old army vehicles. I don't know why, but I found myself to be very emotional during the whole parade. I don't think we truly understand what a sacrifice these men and women have made for us since before we were born to guarantee our freedoms we take for granted.
And here's a few recents of the Sethenator!
