Sun in the Cemetary, Ghosts in the Garden...

It was a glorious fall day. A day with wings. This morning there was frost on the ground as the children and I walked the dog, and Jack's pumpkin around the block, with the wagon. We had to warm our pink noses and chilly fingers with some hot cocoa and donuts when we got home... We spent the afternoon outdoors, in 50 degree fall sun, crisp air and crisp leaves and some very happy children and dogs romping at Lakeview. Several tombstones were decorated with pumpkins. We brought an offering of children's laughter. Then, it was off to the Garden for our first time to the annual Boo Bash. Swarms of littles in costumes and a perfectly spooky children's garden awaited. Fog machines, dangling ghosts, some amazing bubbles lit by a black light... our trek through the darkened gardens was magical. Our cameras simply could not do it justice. Inside, there were some nice stations with crafts (Jack's favorite-- the ghost on a popsicle stick which he could "pop up" to scare us) and a feast of cider and donuts. Sadly a great deal of our time was spent waiting in line for a balloon from the balloon clown... some 30 children in front of us... we gave up after about 15 to head outside and next year-- we're hitting the children's garden first. Still, it was a great night, and Jack's rocket costume drew accolades everywhere we went. Our little alien, sadly, had to play second fiddle, but she contented herself with holding a green pumpkin kaleidoscope, stealing donuts from us, and taking in the scene with rapt fascination.