Halloween 2021

Another year of Halloween is done! I'm not sad to see the day be done for another 364 more days :) 
Anyone who knows me knows I don't love the day (actually I really really dislike it), but I always suck it up and take my kids out because once we get going I always have fun watching them be kids and loving it. I tell myself it's only a few hours of my time and then it's done again. The smiles and laughter and fun is always worth it for me.

This year we had a unicorn fairy, a Sidney Crosby hockey player and a bandit. When we asked James why he wanted to be something similar to what he was last year he replied that because they got trick or treating taken away last year that he wanted to really enjoy the costume :)

I think this might be the last year for these costumes. Jim wasn't nearly as enthusiastic about wearing them as he has been in past years. Maybe it's time for something new! Any suggestions for EASY costumes, let me know!

She was SO excited to get out there this year!

This might be my new favorite random candid photo taken of her in a long time! So natural and smiley.

He refused to wear the helmet but looked so darn cute in his buddy's Crosby jersey!

James has been talking about taking a pillow case trick or treating for years now, and this year his dream came true. Not only did he get to take it, he also got to stay out with his dad and brother long after KJ and I were done!

Very proud of her first pumpkin ever. She designed it and her daddy carved it.

We haven't done pumpkins for years, but the kids loved them this year.

First home we always hit is Dot and Lyle Campbell's house!

Then moving on to Auntie Sheri and Uncle Keith's house.

Yearly photo with Auntie Sheri

Moving onto the neighbourhood up near Deb & Jerry's house!

She was on a mission and didn't want to wait for her boys to catch up.

I LOVE this photo of the three of them!

Whew...Mom is almost done!

And just moments later this little lady was done too! We did about 3 more houses and then we were off to home while the boys finished off a few more blocks and walked their way home.

So excited to dump out her haul!

Showing Nana her treats!

Yeah I'd say she did pretty good!

An hour later and the boys are home with their pillowcases and ready to do the dump and look!

Full size bar right before bed? Sure buddy, it's Halloween and no school tomorrow!

Huge special treat bag from Sheri & Keith and BIG chocolate bar from Michele & Ken!

Spoiled rotten and loving every second of the day! 

Another year is done and I'm ready to get started on Christmas now!

Loving the story I'm living now

My blog popped into my head today and I knew I hadn't done a post in a long time, but I had no idea how long it had been. To say the last 6 months was crazy for us would be an understatement. 

Within days of my last post back in May we decided to list our house to sell it, we moved, boys had a busy baseball season, we camped a bunch, we worked a ton, we paddle boarded and swam the summer away, then came the fall with way more sports than we expected and a last minute decision to quit my job and move into something new.

It has been absolutely insanely busy and at times overwhelming, but also so filled with love and memories that I wouldn't change for the world.