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Halloween and Thanksgiving 2012

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!

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  1. Nathan and ShannaDecember 27, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    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!

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