Early Halloween at the Ranch.

My cute niece was dressed as a pony but I did not get that (obviously) in the picture....Marli is the best!

This adorable teenager is also the loving sister to the pony....

Ahhh, there is not much one can add to the huge personality of Miss Peyton!

Ethan was the perfect strong, silent viking.

Hugh went as Davy Crocket.. a classic from the dress up box.

Brance and Lincoln pondering the haul....

The group picture comes in pieces even though only about 2/3's of the kiddos were there...

the midsection..

I think we got them all in a picture except Bubba who was inside studying, and a few teenagers who were avoiding the trunk or treat portion of the festivities.

This past Saturday was the annual Ranch Halloween party...it had lots of competition this year as it was also the opening of the deer hunt and Fall break for public school kids.  We have been doing this for years and the kids all enjoy it, it also makes us think about costumes long before the actual holiday:).  This year ten of the thirteen families were represented and about two thirds of the grandkids were there, not sure of the exact number as the little punks kept moving!  But the day was nice, the weather was good and they seemed to all enjoy each other.  Here are a few pictures I remembered to take, I was just enjoying visiting with the various in-laws for a bit:).

Well I am good for a year....not my favorite holiday more of a bump in the road on the way to the winter holiday season...now there is some joyous fun to be had!!!