November is Here!

November has arrived and I'm still looking for the cold weather. I'm thinking we are going to have a warmer Florida winter this year than last. Still, I'm craving some warm cocoa and soup. I just can't help it.

November makes me excited for the holidays! I can start thinking about Thanksgiving and Christmas!! Woohoo. I love this time of year. I miss my family so much and can't wait to see them in a few weeks for good times and of course, the big turkey feast.

Yesterday was packed full of fun. That's how I like my weekends (except, it tired me out so much, we just sat home all day today being lazy).

We kicked off the day at the library, where Maddox got an armful of books AND more candy. Everyone is trying to get rid of their Halloween candy.

Then, we drove to Destin Commons and had lunch plus a playdate with Maddox's old friend, Everson. He had not seen Everson since July so they were both really, really excited. They are already talking about Skyping each other and when the next playdate will be.

Everson's mom took this adorable picture of them playing.

We wrapped up the day in Niceville at a friend's Harvest Party. Maddox got to wear his football costume one more time and added even more goodies to his candy stash. Thankfully, he and Jude have been sharing with me, but I probably don't need it. Sugar = cavities for this girl.

I was happy that Maddox got out there and played all the games and had a great time. He has come a long way in a year! Once so shy he wouldn't play at the park if any other kids were there, he now gets out there and has fun. I talk to him daily about being friendly, about not missing out, etc., and it has really paid off. I don't mind if he's an introvert and shy (I was as a kid too), but I don't want him to be scared. 

 He did the best at throwing ping pong balls into cups, but we need to work on the egg race! Haha. Poor guy dropped his egg before the race even started. But he tried everything, did a good job, laughed, ate goodies, and loaded up on candy. And with that, Halloween is wrapped up and now it's time for some November fun and hopefully cooler weather.