Monday we packed up and headed out to the castle park in Flower Mound. The kids had a great time running around and the weather was PERFECT. Texas is wonderful in the fall! That evening we went with Mom and Dad Linton, Mike and Elise’s family, and Bryce and Teresa’s kids to the pumpkin patch. We arrived 30 min before it closed, but it still felt nice to be outside and do something seasonal.
Tuesday we had a big Young Women’s activity that took over my day. I ran to get a projector, got all of my responsibilities ready, and spent the evening there. We read the girls a story of the 10 virgins, with the illustrations of the book put on a powerpoint slide show. I organized a couple musical numbers, and really enjoyed singing a trio with Lacey Crowe and Jaimee Moffitt. It was a nice night, and lots of people went to a lot of effort to make it special. I was glad to be a part of it.
Wednesday I took the big kids to the park. I randomly chose a new park that we’d never been to and was pleasantly surprised to find a gem! Lots of fun stuff for kids over 4, a pond with ducks, and it was a BEAUTIFUL day. It reminded me that I need to shake it up a little whenever I can. Different is good.
Thursday Hans and Kristi left to do some house hunting and we enjoyed having Esther and Myreel with us. Sweet girls, Esther even called me mama! On Saturday we attend the Monster Mile that Lantana puts on every year. Costumed characters greet the children along the main road in Lantana and hand out candy. The kids were ecstatic, especially Myreel who had been talking about Monster Mile (even though she really didn't know what it is!) for a month.
Happy Halloween on Monday! Sister-in-law Teresa graciously took Myreel and Esther for the day, and I suddenly felt like I had an empty house! I even put a tablecloth and some autumn candles on the table for dinner, how do ya like that? We had chili and breadsticks for dinner and then the kids went trick or treating in the neighborhood. It was a delicious fall evening, with a cool edge but still comfortable. We enjoyed chatting with neighbors as we walked.
Now what to do with this pile of candy in my house!
This is what Tyler wants to be for Halloween next year:
A changing table, ha!
Hans and Kristi will leave next week. It really has been wonderful to enjoy them and let the cousins be together so much. Thanks Hans and Kristi for so many fun memories, we love you!
Lastly, I suppose I should mention that Freeman is leaving his job at WaterTech. We are still weighing the options and he is deciding what he wants to be when he grows up! We'll keep you updated!
