Halloween

This year we had Tinkerbell, an East High Cheerleader, and a Jack-o-lantern. How cute is that? The girls love to trick-or-treat in our neighborhood. Most of our neighbors are retired couples and there aren't that many kids in our neighborhood so our girls get a ton of candy. It's also nice that they don't use scary decorations so all the girls have is fun! Nanny was here this year and handed out candy while we were out in the rain. Annie made a sign that said, "Out trick-or-treating, Please ring doorbell, Our Nanny is selling candy." I convinced her to change selling to giving out. She is so funny. We had a great time that night!

Taking a break from the wheel

I should blog. I know I should, but my brain is mush. Is that because I have 3 kids or because it's 4:23 in the morning and I'm at work killing time before I have to feed some munchkins? Either way, I can't think of where to even begin. There is so much to catch up on... Halloween, Nanny's visit, Jack's dedication, Annie's Thanksgiving feast at school, our visit to see Santa Claus and ride the pink pig, many Ella-isms that have already left my brain and so much more.

I have had a great week. Chalk that up to God's provision, godly counsel from some very dear friends and prayers from my family and sweet Melissa from our Sunday school class. I'm very glad to be in the middle of a much needed break from school. I think I'm more excited than Annie for this little break in our schedule. I love homeschooling her. I truly enjoy teaching her but I'm ready for a little down time around our house. Next week, no school, no dance, no Wednesday night church, and maybe even no Tuesday night Chick-fil-a!

Goals for the week: Relax a bit more, finish schoolwork, enjoy Thanksgiving (we have so very much to be thankful for), make Tomato Basil soup at least once and decorate for Christmas. I might even squeeze in a bit of organizing to make life run a little smoother when the wheel starts turning again.