Skating and Halloween

A couple of weeks ago we took the kids to the ice rink in Oakland. This was Madeleine's second time skating, and she absolutely loved it. The kids took turns skating with Daddy around the rink and having snacks with Mommy in between turns.

This was Ross's first time on the ice and he loved it too.

Madeleine is really keen to help me in the kitchen these days, and I just had to include this cute picture of her helping wash the dishes.

Last year they were both a bit apprehensive about Halloween, but this year they got pretty excited about it. Madeleine requested a heart nose for the Jack O Lantern.

Madeleine decided to be a "princess fairy" and Ross decided to be a firefighter. Madeleine was jumping up and down with excitement as we got ready to go Trick-or-Treating, and Ross cautiously followed. 

They were overjoyed at the experience of getting candy and reliably said Thank You, but usually forgot the "trick or treat".