HALLOWEEN PART 1

There's so much that goes on for Halloween with Ward parties, school parties, trick or treating, etc. that I decided I had to make this a two part post. Of course Halloween Part 2 will be posted after "Trick or Treating".

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO YOU ALL!

My Southern Belle, Skeleton, and Pirate all dressed up and ready to go!
Treats we made for our friends, neighbors, and ladies I visit teach.

Cara at her Halloween preschool party with her friend Taylor.

Ryleigh was my date as we traveled from one function to the next...and a cute date she is.

We don't have a ward activities committee, so me being the nut that I am volunteered to have myself and the young women put on the Ward Halloween party. I do have to admit that I have a new found respect for the Ward activities chairman. The one bonus though, is that you're super busy only a few times out of the year, you don't have to get a substitute on Sunday's, and you get to spend somebody else's money :) All in all is was a good night and it all went off well.

Cara and Ryleigh with "their girls".

Just like most of your kids, my kids have been busy with the fall festivities. We're really lucky to have a large group of girl's in our Ward that all fit somewhere in between my girl's ages. Cara and Ryleigh love "their girls".

My Komfort Kit

My good friends from High School, Brittany and Camille sent me this super cute "Komfort Kit". I had to share~ Thanks ladies, you're the best!

Komfort tip #1-Don't forget that you'll receive "Extra" blessings for enduring this trial.

Komfort tip#2- Don't forget to "Snicker". Laughter is the best medicine.

Komfort tip #3-Always have a tissue handy to wipe away the tears.

Komfort tip #4-Use the hugs and "kisses" to get you through the difficult times.

Komfort tip#5-Don't forget to tell others that you love them.

Komfort tip #6-Many wish they could "light"-en the pain, but remember others can "light"-en your load...let others serve you.

I am surrounded by lots of special people in my life, but I have to brag about Melanie, one of my YW for a second. Isn't if funny how there are those people in our life who can immediately uplift us with their presence. Melanie is one of those people for me. We had a square dance for Mutual the other night and without saying much, she made my night. She's constantly smiling, hugging me, complimenting me, and making me feel so wanted. I appreciate her and love having her as one of my YW. These girls will never know how much they mean to me. I do stay up and stress about them and want them to know how important and loved they are. My calling can be overwhelming at times, but the payoff is worth it in the end.

We're All in this Together!!! Except Carson

I took the kids to see HM3 tonight. It was a hit for the girl's but Carson said he hated it. I think he was just so insecure knowing that he was one of the only boys in a theater packed with girls, and about 20 of those girls being 3rd graders at his same school. One day he'll appreciate it though. I was entertained and I thought the music was great. I of course have to give a "shout out" to my cousin Jocelyn who was in the film as the mascot stunts woman. Great Job Joce!

This picture was taken last week when my Mom was in town. We decided it would be fun to take the kiddos to do something that had a Halloween theme to it. In the end all we ended up finding was this local pumpkin patch. I've been pretty disappointed in the Halloween festivities around here, but then Dave was watching the news today and there was a story on how the Baptist religion does not celebrate Halloween in a scary way. No haunted houses, haunted mazes, etc. With that being the dominant religion here it all makes sense. I guess all I can do is hope for a KILLER Ward party! HA,HA

Flowers brighten any girls day!

Thank you Alyson, Kristen, Maren, Lisa, Monica, JoAnn, for the flowers and Lacey for the Edible Arrangement. You ladies are the best!