Halloween Week

Wow, I'm kind of glad Halloween is over. It has become quite the extravaganza. We had four different opportunities to trick-or-treat and the kids got way to much candy. We went to the school trunk-or-treat, the church trunk-or-treat, we went to Dave's work, and then Halloween night. I let them eat as much as they wanted after the school and church trunk-or-treat but after that I decided they'd had enough. I asked if I could buy their candy, they both loved the idea and are quite happy with their toys. I'm grateful to have children that aren't overloaded with sugar anymore. Tanner was Bob the builder, Ella was a good witch, and Soffie was a ladybug. 

We kept with our tradition, we went trick-or-treating with my cousin and her kids. They had so much fun. Sadly, this will be our last time for at least a couple of years because they are moving this Summer. We will miss our trick-or-treating buddies. 

Grandma and Grandpa Kemp

Dave's parents were able to come for a few days to visit. Soffie was going to be blessed so they flew up to be apart of it and to spend some time with us. The kids were so excited and had a great time with grandma and grandpa. We went to the pumpkin patch, played games, did crafts, carved pumpkins, went to Yakima, and spent lots of time together. 

Responsibility

A few weeks ago Ella came home with an award for "Responsibility." Apparently she received it at an assembly and everything. She forgot to give me the note letting me know that I could attend the assembly to see her receive her award. I was disappointed I didn't get to see her but was so proud of her for getting an award.

Blessing Soffie

Dave blessed Soffie Sunday, October 21 and it was a beautiful day. The blessing was sweet and simple. Soffie was really good during the blessing. We had Dave's parents there, my parents, grandpa and Ellen, Uncle Bill and Aunt Ruth, and Julie's family. It was a sweet day and we feel very blessed to have this sweet girl. We had a dinner after and it was nice to visit with family and friends. It was great to have family and friends involved in the blessing, it is always nice to feel that love and support.

Janet and Nick

My sister, Janet, got married. We are so happy for her and the wedding was beautiful. All of my siblings were able to come to the wedding, which is saying something because there are 7 kids total. Her hubby's name is Nick, and we think he is great. My kids fell in love with their Uncle Nick very fast, hes great with kids. They were married in the Columbia River Temple on October 12 and there was a reception in Mattawa that night. The reception turned out really nice. I will add more pictures later, once we get the photos from the photographer but here a few that I took.

Love these pictures of my kids.

 In college I took a floral design class, so I have done the flowers for two of my sisters wedding. I was a little nervous because it had been so long but my mom, Janet, Nick, and my dad helped.