Bits & Bobs - Autumn 2014

Thought I'd sneak in a quick post before things get festive around here (I know, still over a month away but it comes round quickly!).

Apple Day was way back in October and was a lovely day - I think one of my favourite days of the year.  Think this is probably because it centres round food and drink and is very relaxed.

The kids both entered the art competition again, the topic this year was 'Apples Galore' (last year it was 'Apples Around the World').  Beth's picture is on the right and Toby's on the left.  As with last year Beth won first place in the age 6-8 category, Toby missed out this year after his third place last year but he wasn't bothered.

Halloween fell at the end of half term so there wasn't the usual formal party in the village.  Instead one of our friends was very brave and invited most of Beth's class and some of Toby's to a 'gathering' at her house.  

Thankfully the weather was fantastic (warmest Halloween on record) so the kids all played outside scaring each other and the trick or treaters who popped by.   

After, we headed out for a bit of trick or treating around the village - there were a lot of people about and it was quite a festive atmosphere.  Beth went as a zombie school girl and Toby as a skeleton.  The pumpkin is one that Toby carved with grandma and grandpa.

Earlier in the day we met up with one of my school friends, Sarah, and her kids at Bradgate Park.  We were quite ambitious and did lots of loops around the park stopping off at every fallen tree, rock or hollow tree for a bit of climbing.

We were very lucky that loads of deer seemed to be about and happy to be seen.  They're quite difficult to spot in one of the photos as the Autumn leaves camouflage them rather well!

Amazingly we managed 3.7 miles with very few moans - not bad going for a three-year-old, two six-year-olds and an eight-year-old!

Just two last photos; the first of the kids getting into the Christmas spirit a bit early with lollies from Auntie Anne and Uncle Dave - they're so big it will probably take them till Christmas to finish them!

The second is a get well soon letter Toby wrote at school for the headteacher Mr Bingham.  As an avid motorbike rider we assumed he broke his arm falling off his bike but no, it was while walking his dog. We thought Toby was very kind in his offer. ;)