Not a dull weekend

Our weekend turned out to be pretty eventfull. On Friday we got the good news that Ollie has a new cousin, Beau Newman McCutchen. We are so happy for Shelton and Clark!

What a cute, sweet face he has. 

Ollie made a card for Beau. He's so excited not to be the youngest cousin anymore. No more baby Ollie, it's all Baby Beau now :-)

We also had a bonfire Saturday evening and our friends Wyatt and Rhett came over and brought their parents. So we all hungout and grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. I only managed to get a couple pics. 

On Sunday it all went to the chickens

Ollie likes his new friends

So now we have 12 chickens...bring on the egg dishes!!

Bubble Fun

If you know Ollie, then you know he likes to dunk his head. Bubbles in the bath are one of his favorite dunking sites. 

Happy Halloween

Ollie had a full day of Halloween starting that morning at school all the way to that evenings trunk or treat. Our little superman had a blast and got some great treats!

Trick or Treating at school

Superman, Cat in the Hat and Elle the pig, she wouldn't wear her piggy hat. Along with their trick or treating they had a monster mash, a pumpkin hunt and big Halloween party at lunch. Clark Kent was one tired superhero at pick up. 

Halloween in the high country can be tricky, due to the weather this time of year.  There isn't much door to door trick or treating going on up here. It's mostly trunk or treats, local businesses handing out candy or Halloween at the mall. Last year Halloween got moved to November because of freezing temps and a foot of snow. Luckily this year we just got cloudy skies and gusty winds. So the Banner Elk Trunk or Treat was the place to be Thursday evening.

Ready to trunk or treat

He had fun stopping at each trunk filling up his bag with lots of goodies

His cousins Penley and Adali took Ollie around trick or treating too. It was so much fun to watch those three run around and hold Ollie's hand to make sure he got the best treats. 

Happy Halloween from Superman, Frankie and Lalaloopsy!

Valle Crucis Trunk or Treat

This was round one of three for this years Halloween. We've got a Halloween party at school and Banner Elk Trunk or Treat on tap for this week. We've gotten our first cold snap up here in the mountains and our first snow, so I'm glad they moved the trunk or treat inside. It was more like table hoping. 

We racked up on some pretty good candy!

Then we had a hot dog picnic with our buddy Wyatt. 

Watching the witch walk by

Superman and Ginger Bread Chef Wyatt

Then they had fun playing in the leaves

Family shot

Saying bye bye to witchy lady

Fun trunk or treat in Valle Crucis!

Superman

Ollie decided he'd be Superman for Halloween this year. I think he makes an adorable Clark Kent. 

Our photo shoot before Trunk or Treat in Valle Crucis

Up, up and away!

Valle Crucis Fair

 The Holy Cross Episcopal Church puts this event on every year. They have fresh, homemade apple cider, apple butter, brunswick stew and BBQ. The fair food is delicious! This is Ollie's second year going and this time he really enjoyed it!

Checking out the Alpacas

We got to pet them, which was a highlight I'm sure

Mommy and Ollie enjoying the fair

Ollie getting down to some bluegrass music

Then later, before lunch, trying to climb out of his stroller...he was successful

Trying to capture the crowd and the fall leaves. It was overcast, so you can't tell how beautiful the trees really are this time of year

The music stage...they play some great bluegrass/mountain/country music

Another fun and successful trip to the fair. We look forward to going back next year. 

The Sleepover

Ollie had his first sleepover at Wyatt's house Saturday. It was a success! He was very well behaved and had a blast staying over at the Boedefeld's house. Here's a look at all their fun. 

Fun out on the deck

Taking turns falling into the leaf pile 

Playing trains

3 silly boys getting pushed around in the laundry hamper

Loving on Wyatt's little brother, Rhett

Then they had a light show

All 3 boys right before bed, yes Ollie is in Rhett's baby bouncer

Just FYI, all the boys went to bed by 7:30 and slept til 7:30 the next morning! We gotta give my friend, Jenn a huge thanks for having Ollie over and taking pictures so we could see how much fun they were having!