House Divided

Michigan State vs. University of Michigan...

It took me a while to get over the outcome of the football game last weekend. This blog entry comes a week after and it's not because I was too busy to post it. We had our annual party on game day, complete with lots of trash talking, bets, cheering, and utter disappointment (for some of us). In case you didn't hear, Michigan beat Michigan State. I choose to not comment further on the actual game.

The party was fun despite the total let down by MSU. Carter sported his cool new half MSU half U of M t-shirt thanks to Grandma B. and her crafty sewing. She literally took two t-shirts and cut them apart and sewed them together to make a divided shirt for Carter. He supported both Mom and Dad and we didn't have to fight over what he wore for the game! Many of our friends stopped by for the game, including lots of Carter's friends. The kids had a blast playing together and they found it hilarious watching their parents clap and yell at the TV screen.

Carter and his friend Noah hanging out during the game.

Kayley tries out Carter's bouncy zebra during half time.

Complete shock at the outcome of the game...Carter was devastated.

We also got a cool surprise the day before the game - Grandma B. and Grandpa P. brought over a new bench for Carter which, as you guessed it, is divided up between both our teams. Grandpa P. made it for Carter and even found cool decals to decorate it. Carter loves to climb all over it (and fall off) and to stand on it to look out the front window.

A shot of the new bench.

Carter is showing Grandpa how to bang stuff on the bench for maximum volume.

Here he is testing out his balance.

Thanks Grandma B and Grandpa P for all the cool Michigan State / Michigan stuff!!

TRICK OR TREAT

We had a great time this Halloween, Carter loved carving the pumpkins with Daddy and he also loved dressing up. A few nights before Halloween we carved out the pumpkins, I took care of the picture taking while Daddy and Carter took care of all the goop. Dave showed Carter the art of carving, he seemed to really pay attention too...you would never think there were so many important steps to carving a pumpkin until Dave gives you a lesson. They turned out awesome though!

Here they are going over the important steps of carving.

Feeling the goop for the first time!

There's more?

More scooping...

Finally done!

On Halloween evening Carter got dressed up in his giraffe costume and we went to Grandma Webb's house and Grandma B's / Grandpa P's house for trick or treating. He actually didn't mind being in his costume and he left his hood up the whole time! He got some nice treats from both Grandmas - Grandma Webb gave him a cute little bag full of cookies and some Halloween Peeps, and Grandma B. gave him a cool giraffe stuffed animal plus candy. I think he probably thought it was strange to dress up to go over to Grandma's house but he enjoyed all the cool presents he got because of it! We also got to see Uncle Josh - who he loved to play with and show off his cool costume to.

Getting dressed.

All ready for trick or treating!

Taking off down the driveway - he was ready for the candy.

On the way to Grandma's house.


HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!