Blessed

This past week wasn't exactly my best Thanksgiving week ever...I was sick Monday through Friday (very sick on Tuesday and Wednesday), my grandmother passed away on Monday night, and I didn't get to go shopping on Black Friday either. But for the first time in I don't know how many years (honestly...maybe 15 years or more), we got a family picture with my mom's side of the family. We haven't all been together for a while, but it was so great to see them even if it was under sad circumstances. Although, I don't think everyone was too excited about how cold it was without our jackets, but it was worth it...I think.

But I do have to say...we are truly blessed. We got to spend time with my aunt that I haven't seen in over six years and my uncle that I haven't seen for almost ten years. Not to mention...the time we were able to spend with the rest of our family (not just my mom's side).  All of you are such a blessing.

The LONG overdue Halloween Post

 I'm not going to beat around the bush...last weekend was just crazy busy. That seems to be the story of my life, but here's a few clips from our crazy busy Halloween weekend.

My friend Heidie's munchkins came over and carved pumpkins with Aaron, Christi, Justin, and myself.

These three are just the cutest.

After the world series, the boys joined us and the kids and Heidie left. Yes, that is a power tool in my husband's hand. He doesn't take carving pumpkins lightly.

After a fun evening, the four of us carved some pretty cool pumpkins. This was taken at 2am. I can't remember the last time I was up that late.

Saturday was Rachel's 3rd birthday party, and Cory did an AMAZING job doing a Disney princess themed party. Great job, Cory!! The food was delicious!

And here's Little Miss Rachel Jasmine showing off some of her birthday presents.

And that's pretty much it. Hope everyone had a great Halloween weekend!! I can't believe it's November already...yikes! Where has the time gone?