Sunday, November 2, 2008

Halloween Weekend

For Halloween this year we had a house full. Aaron & Camile and their girls, Ken & Gina, Brigham and Emma, Steph & Bryant, and Mom & Dad all came to celebrate, eat and go trick-or-treating. We started out with some yummy soups, cornbread and witches brew. After our tummies were full we got the kids ready for trick-or-treating. Sophie was going to be a giraffe until she saw Carly's pretty pink witches costume. She started bawling and wanted Carly's hat (no nap played into the costume envy tantrum). So I scrambled to find some of Kali's old dress up costumes and Sophie was happy being a princess with a pointed hat. Conner was an injured soccer player and Kali was a cheerleader that fell off the top of a pyramid. Ellie and Sophie lasted about 20 minutes outside (it was raining lightly). The rest of them stayed out about an hour. We had some pumpkin cake and played Apples to Apples for awhile and then it was time to hit the hay. (we had a temple sealing appointment at 7 am)


Above- Camile, Mom & I before dinner Below- Sophie and Ellie after Sophie calmed down and was happy with her costume







On Saturday, I had a neat experience with my family. My Grandma Johnson who passed away last year was a convert and wasn't sealed to her parents. So yesterday, we went to the temple and my parents knelt across the alter proxy for my dad's grandparents and I knelt in for my Grandma. I know my Grandma was celebrating and I am so glad I got to play a roll in such a wonderful ordinance.










Then we went to my nephew Brigham's Super Bowl game. It was at Pleasant Grove H.S. and his team won. It was a close, exciting game! Conner had his first indoor soccer game. They lost by a point but he made a goal and had a good time. He was excited there was so much family there to watch.

8 comments:

Janel Ruzzi said...

What a handsome bunch of trick or treaters! Their costumes look great! That must have been fun for everyone. I can imagine that the temple sealing the next morning was very special. I am sorry I missed seeing your parents and Camille's family later on Saturday. Camille managed to leave shoes and a hat behind though, so I am certain I will see her again soon!

anjie said...

Looks like fun! Cute costumes.

Neat temple story.

Lacey said...

Fun Party! What a neat experience to do that for your grandma & Grandpa.

Elizabeth said...

Way to go with the last minute costume. She looks so cute. We can't wait to find out what baby #4 is!

Camile said...

Thanks for hosting...as usual! :)
I love that I am wearing those conspicuous white socks in our picture together - ha ha! And I love the picture of Sophie and Ellie - what cutie pies!

Taylor said...

looks like you guys had a great time!! I love reading your blog!! Such a fun family! Aimee

Kimberly Davis said...

Deb Emailed me her address and blog and I saw your name...How are you guys?? I can't beilve how old your kids are...they are darling, it seems like yesterday we were all at the village!!!

It was so good to catch up on your family, it sounds like everything is going so well! We're glad your so happy!

Kar said...

You are such a good mommy, scrambling to make Sophie feel pretty for Halloween. Ah, girls... they are so funny!!