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Book Character Day

While P's class didn't celebrate Halloween, they did participate in the school-wide Book Character Day.  P went dressed as Cole, the black ninja from the Lego Ninjago series, and the book he took along was Rise of the Snakes.

About two thirds of P's class dressed up, and I snapped a group photo before the book character parade started.

The students who chose not to dress up, the parents and family members who were visiting, and the staff at the school were the audience for the parade.  Each class lined up, walked to the microphone, and students individually had their turn to introduce themselves and their character, and then name the book from which they selected their character.

C took my camera about a third of the way through the parade and amused himself by taking pictures of his surroundings... and his "Peter Pan boots".  {C dressed up as Peter Pan and brought his book to P's school.  He initially planned to march in the parade with P's class, but changed his mind just before the special events started.}

This picture melts my heart.  It's one of those "mom moments" I never want to forget.  When we got back to P's class for the "Book Character" party, P grabbed an extra chair and put it right beside his, then helped C get settled.  The boys are such good friends!  C was - of course - thrilled to be included with "the big kids".

Happy Book Character Day!

a treat for C's Halloween party

a Transformer and a ninja

It was difficult to snap any pictures from the FPC Fall Festival that weren't blurry - P and C were moving at top speed!  I did manage to get this quick pic of P {dressed as a ninja} with his buddy Colby {dressed as a Transformer}.

More fun at Tweetsie!

{the Tilt-a-Whirl}

{a surprise meeting with C's friend and classmate, Lily}

{P's smiling face}

the Great Pumpkin Patch

In October, our family headed to the Great Pumpkin Patch by way of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.  We went last year, and we were looking forward to our return trip.

P was more than happy to pose for a photo in costume, since I obliged his request to allow weapons in the picture.

P and C were both all smiles while waiting to board the train.

The boys made a friend during the train ride.  I enjoyed listening to a narration of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

We were greeted by Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Snoopy when we hopped off the train.

There were lots of fun games and activities throughout the patch, but I have a feeling the boys would both say the trick-or-treating station was one of their highlights.  :)

Poppa Fred helped C and P roast marshmallows for a tasty afternoon snack.

C chose his pumpkin from the patch and was determined to carry it to the train all by himself.  He made it about 20 yards before he agreed to let me have "a turn at carryin'".

On the way back to our car, C spotted a giant {styrofoam} sno cone being advertised by a rooster.  We took it as a sign that the boys should have another afternoon treat.

Yum!

Our trip to the Great Pumpkin Patch made for a fun-filled Saturday!