October

I saw a sign recently that said: I'm glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.  Isn't that the truth?  I mean, I could do without Halloween, but the rest of the month is full of so much goodness:

 Apple Picking

 Bridge Making (these little engineers are lucky it was sturdy enough for me to walk across).

 Spider Donuts

 Adventures on days off of school

Parties with friends

 Cool nights perfect for sleepovers in my room

Reading until they pass out

 Pumpkin inspired school projects.  

 Falling leaves

Girlfriend Getaway

 

Gingerbread Haunted House

 Hauntaquarium- such a fun event at the Cleveland Aquarium

 Exploring new places

 Class Parties (lucky to have these ladies in the same room so I could be with them both).  Thankful for 3rd graders who wanted me there.  Less thankful that they insisted I "dress up" with at least a headband. 

 A much anticipated "Halloween Extravaganza" with friends. 

A quick picture before bundling up to trick-or-treat

It was certainly chilly

 Candy for days...and days...and days

October was full of love, laughter and falling leaves. I can't wait to see what the holidays bring!