Happy Halloween and Stuff

This year we have a green man, a shadow and a mermaid!! The boys are obsessed with their costumes. And Faith Ann looks so beautiful! She and a few of her friends are mermaids, and they are stunning! We had the best Halloween that started off with pumpkin carving! Trent worked SO hard on his pumpkin. All by himself for over an hour. His hard work and focus always impresses me!

We had our good friends over to carve pumpkins, the Schick family. Her daughter, Riley, is one of Faith Ann's besties for sure. They are so similar and the perfect blend of rough and tumble, and girly and sweet! We have many years and many memories ahead with the Schick family.

Trick or treating was epic! We meet up with some of Faith Ann's friends and their moms. The kindergarten girls crushed Halloween! They were loving every second. Hunter was recovering from a fast and furious stomach virus. So, he started off strong then quickly wanted to go home. Scott took him home and they laid low. Trent passed one of his friends and jumped ship to trick or treat with him. Trent has admittedly owned that he does not like Halloween! Not sure why?? But every year, he talks about how much he doesn't like it. So, at least he's consistent. He likes the costume and friends, but will not go up to peoples door! He doesn't even take or want candy! The highlight of the night was when Faith Ann trick or treated at her teachers house. Mrs. Rincon is a gem!

Faith Ann had her Book Boo Parade at school. She rocked her mermaid costume with her mermaid book. Scott came to school too, and sis was so proud! We loved this month. It was full of activities and fast pace living. We had slow moments in there that we savored. But, time is flying. I want to be as present as possible, and this book is so helpful as I want to treasure these years and memories. I want to remember what these days looked like, felt like. I love them so much!

The kids had school pictures, and Faith Ann's was so precious that the company asked if they could use her picture for their marketing. Gosh, she is something else! And I wanted to document how blessed my kids are with good friends. We still fill our days with outside play. Trent's best bud, Brooks, comes over often and they always play so good together. Building forts, playing with sticks and making up games. And his brother, Thompson, is good friends with Hunter. He slept over the other night, and Scott surprised them with tons of toilet paper to go wrap houses! Hunter also got to go to the Texans game, ON the field, for his best friends birthday. Hunter and Brady are thick as thieves, and they had a blast acting as one of the Texans players!

We just got done supporting the Astro's in the World Series. Lots of late nights watching TV, they didn't win, but gosh it was a long series. The kids got to learn a lot about baseball. And, we too, are blessed with amazing friends that love adventure. We found this awesome sand volleyball place by our house. We will for sure be going back! That is my kind of "date night!!" Oh, and I cut 6 inches off my hair!!!! I was ready for a new do! I needed a chop and fresh start. It feels great!

I also got to sneak in a couple days with alone time with my boys. Hunter had the stomach bug, and we got a day to ourselves. He felt great...after keeping me awake ALL night! He bounced back super fast and was ready to rumble. Although I was tired, I got up and made the most of our day. We ate at La Madeline, then spent an hour in Barnes in Noble reading books. He found a book that Trent has been really wanting. So, he used his own money to buy it for him. Sweetness! Then a few days later...Trent called from school with a fever. So, we got alone time too! He wanted fruit for lunch and to cuddle!! Done! He slept on my chest for an hour!

And to wrap up the month...we got surprise cousin time. Veronica came in town with Jim and Rebecca. We spent the entire day at my house playing outside, baking cookies and loving the day. Such precious children with such precious relationships. These are good days. The best days!