Halloween!

On Sunday evening we went on a scenic drive up the Shenandoah Skyline Drive. It was beautiful and we picked leaves and saw some gorgeous sights that Virginia has to offer! The leaves are really turning into their vibrant colors so it was nice to enjoy fall in full swing!

Also this week was Austin's school field trip to Pumpkinville, in Leesburg, VA. It was fun to let the kids run around. They enjoyed the slides, hayride and to pick their own pumpkin!

Of course we carved our pumpkins this year. While carving, Austin says to me, "Mommy, Jesus is the boss of you. I love him so much. He can tell you what to do. And you must obey him." Yes, Austin. I do.

For Halloween this year, we went with our friends the Bensons. Ginger and I walked the kids around in a wagon and Ashley was the one who walked house to house while the other 3 big kids sat in the wagon, got up at the next house, sat back down, etc. Ash was in full force for her first trick or treating adventure! She loved it and wouldn't let anyone hold her candy. She would say, "tank-you" after each morsel was dropped in her bucket and she would smile as she walked back to us.

Pop came to visit this weekend! He had a conference in Maryland and we went up with him and stayed at the hotel and had a ball! We had dinners together, and we were able to catch up and have a great time. While in Maryland, I was much closer to my buddy Lynn (who lives only an hour from me but hard with all the little ones we both have to get together!) So we were able to visit Friday.

Austin and Ashley loved it that Pop took them swimming in the hotel pool. Also, he brought up the luggage cart and took them for rides! Needless to say, Pop had to leave today and we were all upset. Ashley was yelling "Poppy! No go!" as he was driving away. Sniff sniff.

Halloween is over, I put up the decorations and we're ready for Thanksgiving. We have a lot planned before the next holiday!