Halloween was kind of a whirlwind day. Chris took the day off to get the car fixed. He then helped out at the St. Cletus Halloween Parties. After the parties he picked up the car and we met at home to trick or treat at the neighbors. A little later we went trick or treating with some friends over in LaGrange. After hanging out with friends we started for Lafayette. What a day! 
The weather was perfect on Sunday for Pumpkin Carving at the McLeans. The kids had a great time running around with their cousins and seeing Great-Grandma who was in town for a visit.
Meg had a wonderful birthday weekend. Thursday she celebrated her birthday at school. She brought in cookies and the kids all made her birthday cards. That night we had Gene and Dale over for ice cream and Meg opened her presents.
I have to say that we had a wonderful soccer season, but I'm happy its over. It was pretty cold at the game this week, but the kids did great. Meg had her best game, she was quick and right on the ball the whole first quarter. Zach scored his team's only goal and did a great job on defense as well.
St. Cletus held its Inaugural Oktoberfest on Saturday. After the kids soccer games we headed over to the tent to start decorating for the event. Around 1:30 we came home for a little rest before heading back at 5pm so Elizabeth could sing at Mass while Chris helped them get ready for the event.
Meg and Zach both had 8:15am soccer games this week. They are both doing great. Meg has a very good team, she says they are undefeated. Zach does his best to lead his team to victory, although it can be tough when your teammates score goals for the other team!
Meg and Zach had a great time hanging out with Grandma on Monday. They went to the Arboretum, rode the Acorn Express, did lunch in the Ginkgo Room and then had ice cream later that afternoon.
There are 5 girls in Meg's class that have October birthdays so we combined efforts on a class party. Everyone had a great time at Pump it Up.
Saturday Grandma came up to visit and watch the kids on Columbus Day. Zach did great at his soccer game and he had his own cheering section as Gene and Dale came to watch the game.
Today was Chris's birthday. We went out for breakfast at a new diner, Dizzy's. It was a cute little place and we had a nice time there. The kids loved the jukebox. That afternoon we went to a birthday party for one of the kids in Zach's class at Pump it Up, always a good time.
This week it was Meg's turn to be goalie. U-7 is the lowest age group to have goalies, so its a new experience for everyone on the team. The first time an opponent came towards Meg to score she tried to block only with her feet and missed. But after that she started picking up the ball when it came toward her and did a great job.