A year ago today and Halloween festivities

Well, a year ago today Ryan started working for Chautauqua. It is weird to think a year has gone by. I was crying like crazy this time last year because Ryan began his training for 2 months and it was so hard to say goodbye. I still feel sentimental about this day. I am so proud of how hard Ryan has worked to get him (us) to this point of his career. I have the greatest faith in him and know he will always work hard for our little family. He is a great daddy and husband. He is gone again today and I really miss him.

We were busy today though with the beginning of Halloween fun. Aidan had his preschool Halloween party. He had so much fun. He came back with a whole bag of treats and little Halloween toys. He told me what everyone dressed as and all the songs and games and treats they had. He had the best time.

We also had our trunk or treat with the branch tonight. Lacey was NOT wanting to go. She screamed and screamed as I tried to get her dressed. I ended up putting her in the car with half her leotard on and her hair crazy. She calmed down in the car and once we got there she seemed to get the idea of what I was dragging her to. I just couldn't comprehend why she wouldn't want to go to a party where they gave out CANDY!! So once we got through that drama we had a really good time. Aidan played around with all the boys and Lacey and I snacked on cookies and hot chocolate.

They had a pumpkin carving contest so we brought the three pumpkins that we carved last night. Our Frankenstein actually won. I don't know why but every year we get so excited to carve pumpkins with the kids but when it comes right down to it, they really end up doing nothing. Aidan wouldn't even really stick his hand inside to pull out the seeds and stuff. So Ryan and I did everything. Ryan made the pirate skull one and the Frankenstein one. I carved the Dora one. They turned out great. I wish a picture would do them justice all lit up.