Halloween

Saturday, October 31st, our day started off a little crazy. We got the smaller two kids donuts for breakfast since Hailey was off at a friends house. Then a guy came out to the house to fix our bedroom door and door frame. Between running from store to store, picking up Hailey and then the arrival of Mimi and Papa, it was a busy morning. As soon as Mimi and Papa arrived, the girls loaded them with all their handmade birthday presents. Since they are on a new diet we couldn't celebrate with a cake, so the kids made them a ton of silly things. They love crafts, once you get them started, they don't stop. Uncle Tim made us a yummy lunch within their new diet plan and then we started trying to get the kids cleaned up and ready for the Halloween festival at our church. Hailey had three friends (Raegan, Evann and Phoebe) riding with us and she was so excited. Once everyone got there we headed over to the church. The girls had a good time playing games, going on a hayride, eating popcorn, and decorating pumpkins. Two hours flew by fast. We didn't even get to do everything that was there. The best part of the whole afternoon, was seeing how excited Hailey's friends got over receiving a bible. One of the girls got one, and when the other kids saw it, they all wanted to know where they could get one. They were thrilled about the Bibles. Raegan even sat down next to my dad at one point and was reading it. Wow! How many 6 or 7 year olds prefer to sit and read the Bible instead of playing games and getting candy. I was impressed. Shane spent the day with Hayden at the bounce houses, painting pumpkins, checking out the Firetruck, and going through the hay maze. We missed him, but glad he got to spend some time with the boy.

After the church festival we stopped at sonic for a drink and took the girls home. Mimi and Uncle Tim made us dinner - hamburgers, and then we once again got ready for trick or treating. Our door bell rang 3 or 4 times in the few minutes we were eating. Kids sure get started early. We took the kids, and King Trick or Treating around the neighborhood and then headed back home. Everyone was so tired, and plus we needed some sleep for church the next morning. We had the kids in bed around 9, even with all the activities going on. Mom and I went to Walmart to look for a few Christmas items. We only got one. They are all sold out... in store and online. I didn't think my kids wish lists were that popular. They are real simple this year. I guess I will keep searching.

We had a great Halloween and so thankful we were able to celebrate it with our family. We love you Mimi, Papa and Uncle Tim. We hope you all had great Birthdays!!!