Halloween Treats

If there is a holiday that keeps on giving it would probably be Halloween. So many parties, parades, trick or treats, trunk r treats! Don't get me wrong, they are all fun. But the end result: piles of candy. That is getting old. Fast. I personally could throw it away and not bat an eye, but my husband would have a fit if I did that. Yes, I think my kids would get over it. But I don't think my husband would ever forgive me. :)



The biggest treat of Halloween was having Grandma Mons for a visit.



I arranged with mother nature to provide us a perfect fall weekend, and she pulled through for us. Beggars night was a perfect night to be out on Scenic Vista for some trick or treating. I even met a new neighbor and have a playdate scheduled for Friday. Nice weather makes me friendly like that.





This was our lion before he had consumed any "cammy". He was a tornado zipping back and forth with excitement.






This cowboy came by and stole my heart. I begged him to wisk me away into the sunset, but he's still weaning, you see. I took more pics of him than my own kids. (Amy, I'll email them to you.)









Tyler started his new gig as coach. Grandma was there for the first game, and I think she had a blast watching her son trying to keep these kids in line. In fact I know she did. I think she was laughing the entire time.




Even though our little guy is a star, we played a team that has been together for 2 years.




We got spanked people. Coach lost his voice. But at least Grandma had fun.



On Saturday we headed to a quaint little country town called Winterset. We went to see the Bridges of Madison County. Grandma said, "there is something romantic about these bridges."



We agreed. He wouldn't stop pinching my bum.



Close to the bridges is this castle/fort looking thing.



We stopped there and had a picnic and explored. Kids raced and played.




Something about being outside on a beautiful day with my favorite people makes me so happy. We forgot about our every day cares and took it all in.



Bonds were Strengthened.



I don't think he cried once.



See this little ditch? Logan and Mariah walked cautiously up to it before deciding to jump over it. Harrison sees them from a far. He starts running down the hill, and doesn't stop to see how wide the ditch was to determine what he should do. No, he ran with all of his heart, and leaped as far as his little legs would take him.



They took him right into the ditch. Some of us thought it was pretty funny. You really had to be there.



On our way home we stopped for ice cream at this outside corner shop.



Harrison bit through his in about 30 seconds.

And she took about 30 minutes.

We had a wonderful time. We are truly blessed. It really is in the little things that you find the most joy.

And I like to feel joy!