Halloween Happenings

We've been staying busy doing our daily Halloween count down activities.  Here is a compilation of some of the things we've done. Getting new Halloween towels, decorating the boys' door upstairs, trying on costumes, plus lots of treats along the way. Cousin Cameron sent the most precious (and yummy) cookie bouquet. Dave also took the boys to a local comic book store for a super hero themed party. We're squeezing in the fun before Halloween day!

Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

I organized an after school field trip to a local pumpkin patch this past Friday.  The boys and I go every year, so it was fun to share the fun activities with friends.  The owner of the farm presented our group with a speech about the pumpkin life-cycle.  Jack and Theo enjoyed the 2+ hours they spent at the farm :-)

School bake sale

I got to work a bake sale last week at school. I loved seeing the boys and their friend. The bake sale raised $375!

Wrapping up baseball

We missed some games when Dada passed away, but had the opportunity to finish the season with Jack's team. I'm not going to lie, it was very hard to get back out there. It seemed like grandfathers were everywhere :-(  Jack played wonderfully and was given the game ball for the championship game. He was part of a great team with really positive coaches. Fall Ball ended up being an awesome experience.

Sweet Distractions

These little fellas helped lighten the mood last week. :-). The thrilling tales of Super Diaper Baby 2 and its potty humor definitely worked.

Kind Acts

I returned home after Dada's funeral to a plethora of kindness. My friend Betsy had washed and folded laundry that I had neglected while I was away. She made us a huge dinner that we were able to feast on for weeks. Friends from Boston, New York, and New Jersey sent the beautiful lilac floral arrangement. It was breathtaking, truly. Jen sent a care package of magazines, toys for the kids, candy, and other favorites. I felt the love when I walked in that door. It somehow sustained me and allowed me to carry on. I can't even count all of the cards that friends and family sent us. Each one is still on our mantle weeks later. I will make them into a blessing ring and treasure them forever.

Reception

So many people came to Glynn's funeral service last Thursday. The church hosted a reception following the burial in their activities center. Dave's good friend, Joseph, drove in from Ft. Worth with his wife and two daughters. Charlotte and Juliet just loved playing with Jack and Theo, and especially loved it when Jack read to them. We were so touched by the friends who came from far and wide to honor Glynn.

Close friends and family came to the house after the reception. Dave handed out some of Glynn's hats (he always wore hats) as we sat around and recalled funny memories of Glynn. My mom was there and really helped me by entertaining the boys.