"A house does not have to be perfect to be a home of joy, a child does not have to behave perfectly to love and be loved, and every moment of life does not have to be perfect to be of value. Too often, I realize, we fail to see the glorious reality of the simple joy that abounds in the seemingly mundane routine of day-to-day living. Instead, we tend to idolize the past, idealize the future, and devalue the present.... What better way to show our appreciation to Heavenly Father for what we have than to embrace our lives, albeit 'ordinary' and 'unexciting,' with joy?"

--Winnie Dalley; Ensign, March 1998

Friday, October 30, 2009

October Happenings

We've been busy, busy, busy this month! Here are a few highlights- all from the last week!

On Friday, October 23rd, Chloe's class put on a presentation to share their ABC books they started working on at the begining of the school year. Chloe was chosen to do the introduction and explain the project. She did such a wonderful job, speaking loudly and clearly, welcoming all the parents and telling about the books. Do we see public speaking in her future?! Way to go Chloe!


On Saturday the 24th, we went to my parent's ward Halloween party and trunk or treat. The kids had a blast with their cousins-- they were having so much fun that I couldn't get anyone to pose for decent pics!!



On Monday the 26th, we were invited to Family Home Evening at some friends' house to make caramel apples! The kids had fun decorating the apples with all sorts of yummy treats! Cooper mostly just wanted to eat the mini marshmellows!




On Thursday the 29th, I chaperoned Chloe's first grade class on their field trip to Remlinger Farms. It was cold-- 45 degrees!-- and rainy, but we had a great time! I thought the bumpy bus ride might put me into labor!


Today, Chloe had her class Halloween party and my mom watched Cooper for me so I could go help out (did I mention that she watched Cooper so I could go on the field trip too?! Thanks Grandma DD!!). The kids all had a blast doing activities and showing off their costumes.

Tonight we had our ward Halloween party. We had yummy chilli and cornbread, watched the kids parade around in their costumes and then they trunk or treated in the parking lot. We are overloaded with candy and it isn't even Halloween night yet!



2 comments:

Lena Baron said...

SOO FUn and Cute!! We had all sorts of plans for today. Unfortunately Jakob has swine flu. Such a bummer!!

Jen said...

I love your costumes. Especially yours Melonee!