We are trying to get the flu shot....but due to illness and crazy long lines haven't even ventured out! Hopefully with the changes that are coming at the clinics (namely those in high risk groups being given the priority) we should get it this week. (We're crossing our fingers) But for now we are limiting our contact with others and each other and washing our hands and taking vitamins like crazy.
On to happier news...we carved our pumpkins on Monday for FHE. I bought only three knowing that I would get a chance to carve atleast one for Evan. After much internet surfing we picked our designs. I drew on the pattern and then we set out to cleaning and cutting our pumpkins. I ended up carving Evans and Megan's pumpkins. Next year I'm going to buy pumpkin carving knives so the kids are do their own, maybe even those Mr. Potato Head like pieces that you just stick into the pumpkin....they look great for kids to be able to decorate their own pumpkin...also painting is a good option.
I just love the smell of a lit pumpkin.....so good! We kept our pumpkins inside all week....not such a good choice as they were all starting to go soft and moldy...I guess that just adds to the scary effect.
The picture is a little blurry...but that is Spencer, Evan and Megan's (Miss Mario) pumpkins.
So yesterday the weather was great for trick-or-treating....no snow. We layed up the kids and sent them out with Spencer. Evan only did the houses that were closest to us, then he was done. Megan and Spencer then went back out for about 2 more hours....I stayed back with the 2 boys to hand out candy (the jumbo freezies and tootie roll mix was a hit!)
The Mario Brothers and their Papa!
The mother load. We'll be saying good bye to most of this candy. I'll give Megan and Evan a nice sized bowl and then saving some for our "movie" nights at home!
