Crafts,Creating and Costumes...Oh my

It was a long week. One that meant I needed the comfort and love of my family. My husband and girls have been such comfort to me and we have been doing some really neat things. One of our most favorite things to do right now is play school. We have these really cool old school desks thanks to Nana. They are the perfect size. Sarah will point to the chalkboard and request your participation by asking you "what that is?" mommy. I love it. The Bean tries to copy her and that brings, well pretty much rolling laughter...

We have also been making our own puppets. Out of kits that is. This mom isn't that talented.

 

I really can't believe that we are going into the last week of October. The weekend weather sure didn't seem like it. It was so nice. We opted to enjoy some of that summer like weather today. Nothing like getting one more weekend of our swing set in before the cold weather starts. And with warm weather, you have to have ring pops....

And even though the weather is warm and sunny, the leaves and surroundings still remind us that it is time for Halloween. My girls are so excited. They have been practicing their "trick or treat". It is going to be great this year. I was telling my mom today, if I could freeze time right now I would. They are so much fun and so energetic. The bean is talking up a storm. Interacting with them seems to come so easily now. And watching the two of them interact, well that is just amazing.We have the best time together. Here is a sneak preview of our butterfly and cupcake this year.

We have a pretty low key week ahead of us. Hope to get back to some normal routine. I sure miss him like crazy. But I know that he is looking down on us and he is so proud. Because our house is full of love. And memories of him.