I often wonder what my dad would say at different times in our lives when I'm not sure how to handle a situation. I think when someone passes there is a lot of second guessing decisions, and a strong sense of doing the right thing by the person we've lost. When I am confused over such things, I remember that I really do know what my dad would say if he were here.
I think I know what he would want, and I think I know what he would tell me. In my heart I know he would just want one thing for us...happiness. So, last night we went and trick-or-treated...Ashlyn screamed at the fun scary houses...Kyle laughed under his swamp creature mask...we were given cookies at a friend's house...we smiled seeing familiar faces behind doors...we came home and sorted all the candy into categories by the fire...and ultimately, I realized, we were happy. And that would have been just what he wanted.
Ashlyn's class party...the kids enjoyed cookies, orange Sprite, Halloween Bingo and a parade!
2nd graders incognito...
The swamp monster and Hannah Montana getting ready to trick-or-treat.
Ashlyn as Hannah Montana
Serenading the scarecrow...
Ugly, scary, and gross...the things 13 year old boys LOVE!
It was inevitable..the monster had to attack the singer before the night was over...at least mom got a few photos first!
Getting scared leaving a house...this family was creative and had a little girl run away from the porch screaming, and then a masked man came out from behind with a chain saw...the kids LOVED it!
Trick-or-treating around McIntosh Lake.
Counting all the candy...Ashlyn got so upset when Tom kept pretending to eat her stash. She will be hiding her goods under her bed! ha ha
Lotsa loot!
Now that all the festivities are over...I realize the next round of holiday fun begins...out with the pumpkins and in with the turkeys! (And, just because I know you really need to know this...only 54 more days until Christmas!)
4 comments:
Looks like you had a wonderful time. I'm glad. As parents, all we want for our kids is to be happy (and healthy, of course)... I think your dad is glad to know that you are happy.
Good times! Looks like Hannah and Swampy had a nice night! Hope you did too!
You are so right when you wrote that all parents want is for their children to be happy. The older "my kids" get the more true that saying becomes. Your dad would be so proud of you and your family.
Loved the swamp thing and Hannah's photo shoot!
Great photos! Glad you enjoyed the day (and night)!
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