After Molly got a black cat for her birthday she decided to be a witch for Halloween. I showed her a few witch costumes online that she could get but she wanted one that was black-no trim or anything with color.
Stockton's new love is superheroes so he was excited when a neighbor handed down a Spiderman costume for him.
Brynn was a princess...thanks to the same neighbor who handed down more than one costume.
The kids:
We had a ward party first...chili cook-off and trick-or-treating around the gym.
We had a Moyes party.
We had a Goodrich party.
{I can't believe I didn't take any pictures. We had soup and pizza for dinner and trick-or-treated to each of the bedroom doors. Stockton was so scared when Eric and Gene opened the door wearing some scary masks.}
We carved pumpkins at home.
Stockton had party at preschool and got to trick-or-treat around the high school.
Molly had a party at Kindergarten and got to do a parade around the school.
After all the partying, it was finally time to go trick-or-treating. It was such a beautiful night. Our kids wore their costumes, with a shirt underneath, but that's it...no jackets or coats or anything. Hands down, our best night of trick-or-treating ever with the kids. It was so pleasant, we stayed out much longer than usual.
Even after I brought Brynn home, Justin continued to take Molly and Stockton. When they finally got home and we emptied all the buckets on the kitchen table I couldn't believe how much candy we had! I think we hit a record!!
Two months later, and we are still eating it.
Now, fast forward three weeks, to Thanksgiving. I can lump both holidays in one since I'm so behind. I'm not caught up but at least I can say I got the fall holidays in before Christmas.
Thanksgiving this year was at the cabin. Besides the actual feast itself, Thanksgiving at the cabin means a lot of different things.
It means playing with cousins. (And golf cart rides with Grandpa.)
 |
| Ben and Stockton |
It means decorating gingerbread houses.
It means cutting down our Christmas tree.
It means matching pajamas.
 |
| Gavin and Stockton |
 |
| Molly, Chloe, Abby |
And maybe getting into a bit of mischief.
 |
| Brynn wearing Christopher's boots. |
Being at the cabin has come to mean a lot to us. Family, relaxation, togetherness, beauty, and FUN! We are grateful to always have a "vacation" spot to use whenever we feel like making the drive.
We have so much to be thankful for, especially at this time of year. Our kids bring us great joy, a joy that is deepened because of the gospel and our loving Father's plan for us. Our health, our home, our prosperity, our testimonies, I could go on and on.
So to whoever may read this in the next day or two: Merry Christmas! We hope that each of you can find joy and thankfulness in this season and all year round!
Looks like lots of fun I think Molly makes the cutest witch ever! You kids are adorable and I love that you keep your blog updated. Even though we hardly ever see each other I think I know your family best of all the Goodrich's through your blog. ;) Keep up the good work!
ReplyDelete