More Autumn Fun

Archie is having more fun dressing up.  He decided to be "Super Archie, to the rescue" and this is his pose.  He is such a character!

Posing with Marvin the Monster from Halloween

Sylvie playing Peek-a-boo

We went trick-o-treating with our friends Sally, Daisy, and dog Maggy.  We had a few friends' houses in the neighborhood that we visited.  The kids had a great time and the Dutchies were amused since they don't do that here.  Next year will be even more fun!

We went to check out the city Rugby club and we heard more English spoken that anywhere here.  Lots of expats playing.  The kids had a great time playing in the grassy fields.

Playing rugby with Daddy.  The light, trees, and grass were really vibrant.

"Mom, I am busy reading."

Collecting concorns in the park

Favorite game: rough housing and tackling each other

Playdate at our friends' house.  All four buddies will be in the Nursery class starting in January.  Sylvie and Leonardo are the same age by a month.  Archie and Italo are best friends and only a few weeks apart in age.  The other kids are Brazilian and we all get along really well.  They decided to make a band together!

The days are getting darker and colder.  Late afternoon starts to get dark.  So we are doing more things indoors.  Playdough is the favorite at the moment.

At the end of November, we had Thanksgiving with the Women's Club at a local restaurant.  I made three pumpkin pies from scratch for auction.  They were a big hit and we loved getting try the sample pies.  I am now a convert.  I will only make my pumpkin pies with fresh roasted pumpkin.  It was super easy and delicious. 

At the dinner, they gave me a special dessert as it was just my birthday the week before.  We had a great time and even more so since we didn't have to cook!

Enjoying the meal with friends.  It is our favorite holiday and was really wonderful to share the traditions, history, and meal with other nationals.  Most had never attended a Thanksgiving or knew what it was based on.