Enjoyed the holiday this year. The kids had a blast picking out pumpkins at Applewood Farms again this year and Mimi was able to join us, which added to the fun. Hunter and Mason really loved riding the train around the farm, as they were unable to do so last year given it had broken down the day we visited.
Both Hunter and Mason were absolute angels on Halloween night, or rather Spiderman and Batman. I think they were on their best behavior given the prospect of getting so much candy. Hunter seemed to compliment everyone we passed on their costume, even a neighborhood dog at one point. We pulled Mason in the wagon, but after seeing Hunter run up to the doors saying "Trick or Treat" and getting candy, he decided he wanted in on the action as well. Opa, Mimi, and Uncle Scott joined us for the festivities and I believe a great time was had by all!
This requires an explanation, I know! Many of you are aware that Ryan's research is based mostly based on marijuana research. He was away for a week in September and again in October to present his research at conferences in Germany and Sweden. Of course, Hunter wanted to understand where Daddy was going and why he had to be there. So we discussed it was a work trip, but Hunter is a very inquisitive boy at this age, so he kept asking questions. Eventually we told him that Daddy does research on drugs, specifically called marijuana, to help people. He then wanted to know what drugs were, so we explained that some drugs people take when they are sick to make them better, but if you use drugs when you aren't sick or use them too often than they are not good for you.
Not long after, Hunter started using the word "marijuana" quite clearly...so you can imagine our angst in thinking that he would say the wrong thing to the wrong person and they would think his parents use drugs.
We were heading home from picking up a movie while Ryan was away on his trip and Hunter started talking about why Daddy was away. Then he started talking about how he doesn't want any marijuana since it's bad. I was just pulling into our neighborhood so quickly pulled over to get it recorded on my phone...definitely something to show him when he goes through his experimental teenage years!
Ryan and Felicia met and fell in love the Summer of 2000. After a 7 year courtship, they were wed during a lakeside ceremony at Deep Creek Lake on September 8th. While they spent many years having fun and traveling, they decided there was one adventure they had yet to experience together. As a result, they welcomed Hunter Ryan on August 2, 2009. He brought so much joy to their lives they realized they couldn't stop at one and, on May 4, 2011, they welcomed his little brother, Mason Alexander.
This blog was created so family and friends can stay updated on Hunter and Mason's adventures without the burden of uploading various emailed photos. Enjoy!! (We certainly are!)
