Trick or Treat!

Halloween was very fun this year! Blake was so excited that at the first house he ran full speed to the door, rang the bell, yelled "treat!" then proceeded to step inside and just make himself comfortable! Dane, on the other hand, was on guard for any scary creature that might have crossed his path and stayed close to our sides. This was our 3rd year to have the Barden home as our "home base" for trick or treating (Ben is a 3rd year resident with Matt). We always enjoy walking their neighborhood and having dinner together after the kiddos gather their loot. Thanks to them for another great night!

Mimi & Papa Come to Town and Dane turns 3!

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Another busy and fun weekend for the Hollenbeck's! My Mom and Dad came for a visit and to celebrate Dane's 3rd birthday. I enjoyed a day with my Mom doing "girlie" things like breakfast, shopping, and a lovely lunch outside in the garden at Twigs here in Greenville. We spent the rest of the weekend party prepping, playing outside and even picking up Christmas gifts from Mimi & Papa that are now hidden in our garage! My parents are obviously super organized! The weather was perfect and the party was a hit, especially with the "shipped in" leaves that my friends so graciously bagged and picked up for me. I had asked her if I could come through her neighborhood since it has huge trees (and our new, boring neighborhood does not!) because I had an idea to have a big pile for the kids to play in during the party. Unknown to me she did all of it and all I had to do was haul it home...thank you Jessi! Dane was very excited to have a day that was all about him! He loved everything from the balloons to just being able to run with his friends! Thanks Mom and Dad for making the trip and to all of our friends and family for making Dane's birthday special!