October 31st was busy this year.  Dark and early that morning, we got up for the 10k.  That afternoon we headed up the hill to a Neighborhood Picnic.  It was nice in itself to have a neighborhood gathering, but it was made even nicer when everyone went home with pansies and tulip bulbs to plant. 

Our next stop was Cook Farms in Franklin where we enjoyed the evening with friends.  As usual, I attempted to get pictures of Liam and Nadia together, but our ladybug kept flying off…

And our cowboy refused to give up a smile. Cowboys are just too tough to smile, I suppose.

Of course, the very first time he wore his costume, he just couldn’t contain himself.  Is it wrong for me to admit that sometimes he still sleeps with that gun, he loves it so much?  So politically incorrect, I know.  But he’s a boy for crying out loud.  I don’t want to stifle his manliness.

The boy was grinning from ear to ear all night wearing that costume, but as soon as I’d say, “Smile for the camera!”, he’d do this.  If only he could learn picture taking etiquette from the pistol packin’ mermaid… 

             

After some fun on the ranch, we saddled up our cowboy and ladybug, and took flight for Trunk or Treat in downtown Franklin.  It was our first time, but the Cook sea creatures had taken the dive before…

(Fisherman JD, Mermaid Eliza, Octopus Macy Belle, Shark Carrie)

Liam ended up stealing Joel David’s fishing pole, so he was a fishing cowboy…

                           

In line for candy…

We spotted my cousin Tami at one of the Trunks… and the cowboy and ladybug got to see their cousins, too.

                         

We had lots of fun… and we’re still enjoying all that candy!