miscellany monday: halloween edition

1) I posted all about Halloween last night, but have to show a couple pictures again. It was really fun to dress up and take Celia trick or treating for the first time!

We decided at the last minute to decorate the front door a little. You can hardly see them here, but there are little black mice all over the window and on the doorstep. A little boy who came by trick or treating thought they were the best thing ever!

2) And just like that, it's November! Time flies.

3) It's a good thing I have the ability to edit photographs, because I rarely take one that's level. It's kind of ridiculous. You'd think I could learn, seeing as when we hang pictures we don't even need a level because I'm so good at eyeballing it.

4) Our little hallway makeover is starting to come together. It already looks so much better! A sneak peek:

5) Celia has figured out how to scratch her own back. The other day she was rubbing her back up and down against a door frame. I don't know if she figured it out on her own, or if she's seen someone else do this. I asked what she was doing and she said "Rub it, back".

6) She also makes realistic sound effects when her Little People use the potty. It's hilarious I think we've now firmly established that my little girl is no lady :D

7. Yesterday I had time for a nice run. I did 7 miles and it felt GREAT! Anything under an hour feels like it isn't enough, so getting a full hour and some decent mileage in felt so good. I have so much more energy on days I run. Wish I had the time to continue with higher mileage!

8. I'm in the middle of the best book: The Passage, by Justin Cronin. If you go by the book's description, it's not the kind of thing I would typically like. It sounds too cold and sci-fi, and I'm not into science fiction at all. I was so pleasantly surprised by this book that I have a hard time putting it down. It's one of those where you always want to read just a few more pages to see what happens next. I just saw that it's the first in a new trilogy, so when it's over I get to read two more!

9. We are nosy neighbors. Or maybe we're just normal. When you live in close proximity to a lot of other people, you kind of can't help being curious and keeping tabs on people. We are always talking and speculating about something going on with someone! What can I say? It's something interesting to do...

10. Do you like cheesy horror movies? Chris is obsessed with the movie Halloween. He wants to watch it every year. I can't stand it. And I can't stand the theme music. Even when horror movies have terrible acting and special effects I still get scared. Last night I insisted he watch it on his own time, and we watched "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" instead. Much better :D

Have to add a bonus for the outfit of the week, perfect for wearing during meal preparation. You may have noticed these outfits usually don't include pants. Someone has a tendency to run away and hide in the closet when it's time to put pants on.