Sunny, October Fun

Following such a rainy September, October was wonderful.  I was not as good at getting out and enjoying the fall weather with Graham during the day as in past years, but when I did, it was wonderful.  In October, we had a ton of fun.  A highlight was having Grandpa King stay with us for a few days.  We did a camping trip over UEA weekend, and the weather was warm.  Halloween was perfect!  We are so lucky to have little kids still that make that holiday so much fun.

 Here is a picture of my dad and grandpa King at the funeral for my step-grandma.  I found it very poignant to see the two men together who had so recently both had their wives pass on.  I am sure their souls were bonding.  I miss Helen, she was a wonderful woman, and it was very nice to celebrate her life at the funeral.  The good news of the sudden funeral this month was that my dad came and stayed for a few days.  We took him on the preschool field trip to the pumpkin farm.  Graham was so happy he came.  He gave him hugs all day.

 Audrey's class did a Monster Convention, and here is her presenting group.  They did a terrific job.  It was fun to see her present and interact with her peers.  What a wonderful young lady she is becoming.

Now, time for Halloween!  I got to help in Preschool class on the day before Halloween, and in Carson's class the day of Halloween.  They were both a lot of fun!  It is such a pleasure to be with these kids at their school.  Every week, I get to spend an afternoon with either Kate's or Carson's class, and I treasure that time I get to be part of their school routine.  The parties are just FUN!

Going trick or treating with the kids on a beautiful night was rewarding.  They had a great time, we wore them out, and afterwards, we chatted with our neighbors at a party.  What good memories we are building.  I dread the day that they no longer let us tag along!