Happy Halloween

 Today was Halloween, and because we live in Florida, we were able to celebrate in our usual fashion.  Ashley and I carved up some pumpkins early in the day.

We placed everything in front of the carriage house.  Before we headed out, I took a picture of Bode, who was dressed as Cartman from South Park.

We headed up the street and met up with our neighbors.  Ashley and Bode took a picture--to keep with the South Park theme, Ashley dressed as Kenny.

Once we got to the park, we took a family photo.  In case you can't tell, I am Randy Marsh, also from South Park.  Note that Ashley made all the masks from scratch--she's quite talented.

We spent some time doing the usual trunk-or-treat at the park, and then we headed around the neighborhood.  We spent close to an hour trick-or-treating, and we were very impressed with the number of people and houses that participated.  I could not tell the difference between this year and a regular year, so it was nice to feel like normal, if only for a little while :-)

On Thursday, there was a Meigs football game, so the football band performed both during the game and also at half-time.  This first picture is of the band arriving at the stands.

Next is a picture of the band performing; it's not the best picture because I didn't want to make a spectacle of myself trying to get a picture.

At half-time, the band had to go down to the field.  There was some down time during the transition, so here's a nice picture of Bode yucking it up.

Next, we have the band getting ready to march onto the field.

Here's a shot of the whole band on the field.  Bode is in the front-left.

Next is a close up of Bode playing.

It was great hearing how much the band has improved since the last time.  Plus, this game was 8th-grade appreciation night, so all the eighth-graders were recognized.  What we found amazing is Bode is one of a small number of seventh graders that play in the football band.  We are so proud of how hard he has worked.  We are also very hopeful they will be able to have a holiday concert.  

Happy Halloween to all!