Halloween 2009

Jake sure has been a fussy boy. Not really sure whats going on. He hasn't had his normal appetite so I assume he is trying to get another tooth. He has tried sweet potatoes with turkey and turkey with rice! He likes them of course. We have some YoBaby Yogurt to try next. He is pulling up on everything really well now. His only problem is that he doesn't know how to get down from a standing position. After he has had enough standing he will start to fuss so we have to go help him. If he does fall he cries for a minute and then keeps going. He is a tough boy!

On Friday Jake was so fussy! So I took my chances and took him to town. We went to the library and to Joann's to get some scrapbooking paper. Thankfully, Jake took a power nap on the way to town. After our shopping we met Aunt Stef, Uncle Chris and Trey and Trent at Chick fil a for Trick or Trunk. We ate dinner and then headed over to the Trick or Trunk. It was a really nice event that was safe and free. We watched Trey and Trent jump in the moon bounces and play the bean bag toss game. After the games we walked around and Trick or Trunk and collected lots of candy. Jake did a great job in his stroller watching everyone. Right when we were ready to leave the fire truck showed up. We took Jake over and let him sit in the fire truck. Uncle Chris put the headphones on Jake! It was his first time seeing the fire truck and it was neat that it was Tower 88 the fire truck Jeff use to drive.

Halloween night we met Aunt Stef, Uncle Chris, Trent, Trey and Jessica at the mall. We entered Jake into the costume contest. We arrived at the mall at 5pm and Jake sat in his Harley wagon with his leather coat, hat and sunglasses on. He kept everything on for about an hour as we trick or treated around the mall. Not once did he try to take his hat or glasses off. He loved all the attention and totally played the part of a cool biker dude. He was flirting and smiling at all the ladies. Finally, it was time for the contest and finally they called our number. I pulled the Harley wagon and Jake across the stage area and everyone loved him! They thought his Harley wagon with the Chrome exhaust and lights were the coolest ever. (Thanks Jeff for your creative ideas) Of course your costume made it even cooler! There were about 35 other kids in the contest and we waited patiently for them to announce the winner. They did 3rd place and 2nd place and then we heard FIRST PLACE IS HARLEY BIKER!!! WHERE IS JAKE!!! Woohoo our boy won! Proud mama and papa we were and are!! Jake won a tool set, a stuffed giraffe, candy, a gift card to Auntie Anne's and Red Robin.

On our ride home on Running Deer we passed a gator pulling a wagon full of kids! We had 20 some kids show up at the house. Thank goodness I bought some candy just in case. The bowl emptied fast and Jake had fun watching all the kids. This time next year Jake will join in all the trick or treating fun!!