Happy lion
Jack does such a great ROAR that we thought he’d make the cutest lion for Halloween. We found a warm and comfy costume at Once Upon A Child for $6. I was pleasantly surprised that he didn’t mind the Lion hood at all.
He dressed up for a Halloween picnic party at the park with his play group on Tuesday. I had to draw a lion face on daddy in order to get Jack to sit still for his lion face. Many moms brought yummy, festive treats to the party. It was cute to see all of the kiddo’s dressed up on the playground. We had planned to attend a Trunk or Treat at a patient’s church on wed but we were all pooped after a crazy day at work so we opted out.
2 Lions
Looking for a Cook (cookie)
Having fun
Thursday was Trick or Treat in New Albany. We went to the neighborhood of Mac, our business coach, and his family. Jack tried to keep up with their 6 year old, Sophia but she was on a candy mission. We walked around the neighborhood for a bit then helped Mac hand out candy. Afterwards we went inside and warmed up by the fire with some tasty red wine. Sophia enjoyed babysitting Jack in her play room.
cutest lion
Jack actually sat still for a group photo
Saturday, we made a spur of the moment call to my mom and learned it was Trick or Treat in my home town that night. We decided to surprise my dad and drove up their way with Jack’s costume ready to go. We figured he was such a cute lion we should show him off to as many family and friends as possible (yes, I’m a biased mom). We let Jack walk up to Papa, waiting for trick or treaters. He jumped with joy when he saw Jack in the driveway. Jack did a great job helping Papa hand out candy. Greg also enjoyed the experience since he grew up in the country and never had trick or treaters come to his door. Mamma took lots of Jack photos and made us a yummy pumpkin pie – my favorite!
Mamma keeps Jack out of the street
Jack & Papa ready for the kids
on Papa's AJ Hawk Chair
A good helper
Last Thursday was my birthday. We took a family excursion to the Columbus Clippers game that evening. It was Jack’s first Clippers Game our first time watching a game in the new Huntington Park. We had a great time. We arrived a little late due to work and standing room only were the only tickets available. While waiting in line the person in front of us gave us one of their tickets so we only had to purchase one. When we made it in the gate we saw there were many empty seats available so we didn’t have to stand after all. I don’t think we would have made it long if we had to stand with a squirmy 18 month old. 
Greg and I finished our birthday celebration on Saturday with Dinner at Bel Lagio on the Hoover (I love waterfront dinning and miss it from FL) followed by an outdoor concert at Creekside in Gahanna. Greg also made me home made Cheesecake with strawberry topping, yum! It was wonderful to have a date night! I think we will do these more often in the future! Thanks to Greg’s cousin, Renee for babysitting and thank you, Daddy and Jack for a nice birthday….. Now I’m going to have to start thinking of an idea for Greg’s 30th coming in February 2010 (I know, I have time). If you have any ideas send them my way!
Being new business owners, Greg and I work many hours and often on weekends. This can be draining on us mentally and physically. We decided a few months ago that we needed 1 day each week designated for family time and no work! Life has been much more refreshing with this day to look forward to. We designated Tuesday’s Family Fun Day. Occasionally we enjoy a weekend day of family fun too! I hope to share with you some of the activities we have enjoyed this summer during Family Fun day!
Following the library we headed for some outdoor fun at the Ballantrae Park in Dublin. Ballantrae is known for its choreographed fountains. There were many other children enjoying the fountains that day and Jack didn’t hesitate to jump right in with the crowd. He was intrigued by the varying display. They all popped up a different times and different heights. He got sprayed in the face a few times but brushed it off quickly. At the park there was a green area where many parents laid a blanket and watched their kids splash and play. Jack really had a blast in the water. We’ll definitely take him back again! 
