SNAP Halloween Party

I really enjoy Thursdays.  I really enjoy seeing these fun people every week.  They are so filled with kindness, love, and fun.  They appreciate every little thing.  I love seeing their smiles and getting a few hugs from a few of them that like to hug.

Tonight Krista's homeward, Willard 2nd, came and did a Halloween Carnival for us.  Everyone had so much fun.  One gal asked me why it only lasted an hour since it was a party.  Her question made me laugh out loud because she wasn't participating anyway.  I laughed out loud another time when a few of the little gals from Willard gave Larry and sack to collect his treats....they thought he was Special Needs. hahaha....it really is hard to tell just by looking at someone.

The activities were face painting, pumpkin bowling, tic tac toe, cake walk, blinko, and a ring toss.  They had prizes at every game and the group loved it.  Have I mentioned...they love everything?

I always appreciated the wards that come and spend time with us and serve the special needs.  It helps us out a lot and I think its good for everyone.  I think it's really good for the young men and women to be around the Special Needs so they can feel the love these people posses.  Oh how they make me smile!

"Boo"ling

This team is called the Bowling Buddies!  We are buddies and have a lot of fun together.  Bowling near Halloween is especially fun because sometimes we dress up and other times we just add a mask or headband.  I think a few teams think we are crazy and they might just be right.

I don't always look forward to going bowling but I always look forward to seeing my friends at bowling.  I admire so many women that are on this league.  There are some wonderful examples that come every Thursday to bowl.  I love seeing their faces and getting hugs from a few of them.  They add Sunshine to my life!

The cooks are fabulous and always go to so much work to make a yummy meal for us.  This Spooky meal was wonderful and a little gross if you knew what it was all called.  I know that is a rat on the spaghetti which was probably called intestines of sorts.  The bread sticks were twisted snakes, the eggs~spiders and the dessert....something bloody.  It was yummy and I ate more than my tummy liked.

I took a few masks of my own to wear and Carla and I sported a few for awhile.  We like being silly!  It makes life fun!

Temple Marathon....Kind Of

I started off the day by going to the Temple.  I thought I was meeting 3 friends there for the 9:30 session but I was the only one that showed up.  Two had forgot and one assumed that since no one text anything about going to the Temple that no one must be going.  I just assumed that since we all commented last Monday that this Tuesday would work for the 9:30 session that it was a go.  I didn't mind though at all....I love going to the Temple. Heck, I usually go by myself anyway.

Larry and I went back tonight.  We decided that we would go to the Temple every Tuesday and so we did.  In the morning I entered from the west and this evening we entered from the east.  I love our Temple.  I love the peaceful feeling when I go to the Temple.

I got to watch my cute grands in between going to the Temple.  Larry went to Kevin's football game, which they won.  The play off was between Roy Jr and Rocky Mtn.  Rocky has the better team but Roy has that better coach.  That comment was made by our neighbor who's son plays for Rocky and is their best player.  That was a huge compliment to Kevin...he is a wonderful coach.  I also did a little sewing before going back to the Temple....Halloween is coming up and I needed to make a few little things.

Time in the Temple is well spent!

Happy Birthday Tammy

I'm spoiled and feel very blessed.  We were scheduled to take Tammy to lunch for her birthday on Friday and a day or two before I realized that I had double booked my Friday.  I had book club and really that date was set first.  I felt bad that I was going to have to miss Tammy's birthday lunch because I have missed these friends of mine.  I text Tammy and Kellie to let them know that I messed up and wouldn't be able to make it.  They were so sweet and changed it so that I could make it.  I was happy about that but feel a little guilty because then Keri couldn't make it.  Tammy sent me a nice text that made me feel good and loved.  That's why I didn't want to miss!

I love our girl time!  I love these crazy gals...Tammy is the craziest...but it's her birthday so she can be crazy if she wants to.  Many people wished her happy birthday today while we were at the Blue Lemon.  We were sitting right by the door and people would wish her a Happy Birthday as they left.  It was fun!

These gals make me laugh out loud.  These gals make me feel loved and valued.  These gals mean the world to me!  I sure do love each of them.  I'm thankful that they wanted me there!

Halloween Family Dinner

This year instead of me making everything for our Halloween Dinner each of the kids brought something.  It was nice having help since dinner is so soon after church.  I made intestines (big noodles in sauce) that could be topped with maggots. (shredded cheese)  Natalie brought bones. (breadsticks) Trichelle and Julie brought weeds. (salads)  Kelsi and Braxton brought Sadie all dressed up in a cute Halloween dress and monsters. (doughnuts) Jaydan made brew. (lime sherbet drink)  Trichelle also brought a tray of colorful brownies.  It was yummy and fun having everyone here.

When everyone is here the house is noisy and messy and lots happening.  I love it!  I love visiting with my kids and watching the grands enjoy each other.  The little girls are interacting more and more and are so cute.

I sure do love my cute family and every single tradition we have that gets us all together.  Booyah!

Hooper Halloween Haunt

Talk about a fun night!  Hooper went all out of the Halloween Haunt.  The people in charge have a talent and know how to get things done.  The people that had booths did a great job.  I haven't been for years and was pleasantly surprised.

Carla and Roger had our family over for dinner before the Haunt and then we all went together.  We really enjoy how easy going and fun Roger and Carla are....they are pretty great!

The park was packed and everything was free.  They had lots of fun things to look at, luminaries lighting the path, music, a movie, a spook alley, a wagon ride, face painting, pumpkin decorating, hot chocolate and cookies, and photo booths.  It was pretty amazing!

A few of us took advantage of a few photo booths. (Roger, Carla and Me)

I knew Natalie and the kids were going to be there but I really didn't think we would find them because of all the people.  When we came to the face painting though we found them.  It was their turn to get their cute faces painted.  They sat so still and the gals did a great job.  They were fast and good.  Pretty fun for the kids.  The sister missionaries were there and one of them was helping paint faces.  My grands didn't get to decorate pumpkins because they were gone by the time they got there.

I remember going to one of the first Hooper Haunts and there might have been 6-8 displays to look at along with the hot chocolate, punch and cookies.  It has certainly improved over the years.  This was such a fun Halloween Event.  I loved it!

 

I asked Macie if she would smile for a picture....she said she would....this is what I got? haha

Witches Night Out at Gardner Village

Carla and I went to Witches Night Out and had a great time! We were hoping more of the "sista's" would have joined us but it just didn't work out.  Gardner Village is a great place any day of the year but in October it's simple "Spooktacular".  It's decorated so cute and there are funky witches everywhere.  Two weekends during the month they have nights set aside for Witches to all hang out together.

I enjoy seeing all the different costumes.  There are many ways to dress like a witch.  This year I was a little disappointed because I didn't see some of the really cool people that I have in years past.  (I kind of think they might being showing up tomorrow night which is the last night)  I've seem some really awesome costumes and people over the years.

One of my favorite parts of witches night out is being "Glinda".  I just wish I was better at playing the character of Glinda and staying in character all night.  I love that people like getting their picture taken with me and my witchie friends.  Carla wasn't really Elephaba but being green and all I think people thought so.  I kept reassuring Carla that Elephaba was a kind witch that just wasn't really treated well...she wasn't really wicked at all.  We were a great combo. I personally thought Carla looked so cute!

We walked around and around and enjoyed watching people dance and have a good time.  We stayed until it started to get cold which was about the time my back was telling me it had had enough.

We stopped at Market Street Grill to surprise Jessica (Carla's Daughter) but she surprised us instead and wasn't there.

It was a fun night.