Halloween Spirits and a Little Christmas Cheer

We bought a Christmas tree a few days ago because we heard once they're in stock here they sell out quick.  The kids asked if we could set it up right away, but I said no.  And then since I couldn't think of any real reason not to, I changed my mind and said yes.  They did all the decorating themselves, it doesn't even have lights yet.  When Natalie came home from school she was like "You do know it's October right?"  I wanted to take a picture of everyone in their Halloween costumes and Jensie suggested they pose in front of the Christmas tree.  Of course.  It kind of cracks me up, so I made a Halloween "Christmas" card.  Get it?  Get it?

Yongin Forest

We had our first successful camping trip over Columbus Day weekend.  As in, all three kids slept through the night.  Whoo!  We'll be spending many many more weekends there.  Another first?  We brought home bags full of fresh fallen chestnuts and roasted them for FHE.  Just like the olden days. 

Well, two out of three ain't bad.

Asher hit a tree with his face.

She doesn't want her picture taken, but she sooooooo wants her picture taken.

Cool mountain morning,  Candyland hike

Nothing beats my camping bangs.  

Planting a "Lollipop Tree" 

First Day of Kindergarten (Sept. 6)

Sonny off to school each day is truly bitter-sweet.  He loves it.  I miss him.

A Picture Emily's Never Seen Before

Gyeongbokgung Palace

 

 

(and getting a little lost on the way home.)

Kimchi-ed Crab Bodies

I did not have the guts to try them but Nate says they're  weird. Like spicy not-quite-rotten crab jelly.  Yum!

Bangs on a Train

 

Why Every Kid Needs an iPhone

Gather Them Close

Today we skipped school to have an adventure.

First stop beef bowls at "The Triangle Place" a favorite little restaurant just out the back gate.  Frankie's a chopsticks wiz-kid and the other two got jealous.  This morning everyone finally got it.    Yes! (School, who needs it?)

Next up was "Toy Alley" and home again to paint new paper masks, then on to Hapkido, naps in the taxi, Kebabs in Itaewon, and enough time for stories before bed.

Bonus: Found a "Magic Flower" candle tucked away in a dusty little shop.  Can't wait to see it in action at Frankie's birthday next month.