The Halloween Post
I spent some serious time preparing for Halloween this year and then didn't document much at all. Here is Cadie the dragon and Eric the black knight, "none shall pass."

We won the family costume contest at our community Halloween party! $25 in an account at the local credit union. AND a way cool plaque that Cadie has been carrying around:

Next year I'm sticking to store-bought outfits.
We had 256 goblins, ghouls, and cheerleaders (next-door neighbor's scientific count) show up for treats within the 2 hour designated "beggar's night". A little crazy but fun. I may post more pictures if I can scrounge any from friends who were more organized than myself.

As promised
I had a hard time getting this video to post - finally had to downsize it but hopefully you can tell which ballerina is Cadie (the one who wouldn't take her jacket off).

She is also taking tap lessons because a) her friend Kelsey is in the class, b) the shoes are really cool and make lots of noise, and c) it didn't cost anything extra! Ballet and Tap are back-to-back and it is a struggle to keep her in line for the full hour but Ms. Irene does a great job.

Camping: Wayne National Forest
We found an awesome campground near Burr Oak Reservoir and enjoyed a short stay in the Wayne National Forest. We cut the trip short due to forecast of heavy rain and cold temps but will be on the watch for a warm and dry weekend soon to make a repeat visit - anyone want to join us?

Cadie was so excited to sleep in her sleeping bag (thanks Micah!).

We woke up to lots of fog and chilly temps but before lunch it had burned off and we enjoyed a sunny day.

Molly dog at 11 years old is starting to slow down but she still had to try to fetch anything that was thrown in the water. Cadie soon figured out that even rocks would get Molly jumping around in the water and we finally had to separate the two of them for the health and safety of both.