Closing up October

Well, I haven't posted much lately, but I have been keeping busy. I had the opportunity to go to Time Out for Women in Kansas City with my sisters Anne and Barbara, and technically, Amy (sis-in-law). We met up with friends from Springfield and Warrensburg and I even got the chance to see some friends from the Lawrence days! It was great to spend the weekend being filled with inspirational messages and music. The line up was fantastic, though I have to admit my favorite was Kris Belcher, who is blind, talking about her challenges and experiences in a down-to-earth manor, and not just that but down right hilarious! Her sense of humor nearly made me keel over with fits of laughter- she is someone I would like to know!

I couldn't have enjoyed myself any more- unless you could have made Kenneth Cope disappear, and a whole village of workers make our lunch at the hotel restaurant more quickly- at least the food was really good! Such a great time- I can't believe I have never been before now!

So next, we have just passed that sugar laden holiday called Halloween. I made the kids fend for themselves this year as far as costumes go, for school Zach was an old man with glasses and suspenders and the whole nine yards- but as the day went on he had a desire to go to the dark side and opted to be the Emperor instead of a nice old man. Last year was great since we were in NYC all we did was get some funny masks from the Met. Museum Store and went to a fun party with some friends from church. The next day (actually Halloween) we just went for a walk and saw all the crazies dressed up riding their bikes through Manhattan.

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I totally lucked out this year too, on Friday I only had to help out in Bella's class with some games and snacks, then that evening we had our awesome ward party with potluck soups and fresh scones, where everyone got to dress up, and the kids got to play some games and have a few treats, then we came home. No one really mentioned going trick-or-treating the next day- hooray for me! We just worked on some projects at home that have been postponed for a little while, then as evening came upon us the kids wanted to play Dance Dance Revolution, which we had found earlier on that day. So, we have found another home to live in where no one comes trick-or-treating!!!! (Bah humbug, right!!) The kids were just as happy as clams to get candy after they had their turn on the D.D.R.- it was sheer bliss- they didn't even fight about taking turns! Try it, you might like it!

Now I am just getting ready for my next fun adventure......... more to come later!