Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Halloween AKA The True Beginning of Autumn

We had a wonderful few weeks leading up to Halloween. Despite my hospitalization, we had so much fun preparing for the holiday... the most fun we've had in a years.

The first thing was Ashlyn's costume. I knew I needed help, and asked my friend Megan (who also happens to be my Relief Society President) that one of the things I needed most was a peacock costume for Ashlyn. She took the challenge on herself. And for 2 days her and Ashlyn worked with sewing machines, and tulle and hot glue guns and made this beautiful and wonderful costume. It's the best costume she's ever had. And she loved it.

The Saturday before Halloween, Amy and her family were in town to say goodbye to Mom and Dad. It also happened to be the night of our ward Halloween party. Maryn dressed as a crazy cat lady, Ashlyn as a peacock, Conner as himself.




On Sunday we had a Thanksgiving Dinner and cupcakes and ice cream for birthdays to have a last big celebration with Grandma and Grandpa. 

Monday we watched "It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown."
On Tuesday we invited the Days and the Golds over to help with pumpkin carving. We had Halloween tunes playing and funnel cakes and spiced hot cider. I was so grateful for their help! The thought of pumpkin carving alone made me exhausted.









The Friday before Halloween we went to the ward Trunk or Treat. 
Conner was struggling.
Hell hath no fury like a 13 year old who's facing his first year sans trick or treat.



And then it was finally Halloween! 
Maryn had 14 friends over. They ate food, made a mess, there was a lot of noise, a freaky movie... and a lot of fun. 




Conner and I ordered pizza and watched "Ratatouille".
Ashlyn tagged along with the Carpenters. They headed north and made a stop at Disa's for some Halloween fun before going to Tara's parents house for trick or treating.




It was a week (or so) of fun and and wonderful memories. 







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