October is always my favorite month. There is just something about walking outside and smelling the first fires being burned in people's homes that warms my soul. It's probably because my Grandma had the coziest little basement with her wood burning stove that warmed me to the bone, and made me never want to leave. I love fall and winter fashion. The scarves. The boots. The pea coats. The pajamas. The fuzzy socks. I love the fall scented candles,(especially LEAVES from Bath and Body Works.) I love eating pumpkin cake, pumpkin cookies, and harvested vegetables like squash and zucchini. But my most favorite thing about the fall, is the falling of the leaves. There isn't a more beautiful scene to behold than watching the leaves change from their lush green, to their radiant reds, oranges, and golds. I love to hear the leaves rustling on the sidewalk in the wind. I love to feel them crunching under my feet when I take a walk. It always seems like fall only lasts the month of October and maybe part of November, and then we are into the dreaded 6 month winter! I wish it could last just a little longer, but then maybe it wouldn't be as special.
The beginning of October wasn't too busy or exciting, besides General Conference, but I already blogged about that so I won't overdo it. The nice thing about October school-wise, is that Isi usually gets a break. This year he was off for a whole week, and was able to get some work time in.
The most exciting thing about October of course, is HALLOWEEN! We had a really fun time this year and I will post some pictures of the kids in their outfits. They got to dress up 4 times this year. The first was for their cousin Addy's birthday. The second was for a big family trunk or treat Isi's extended family did. The third was for their cousin Huxton's 1st year birthday party. The last was for Halloween night. So I have to say I got my money's worth out of their costumes. And here they are...
IRONMAN!!!
LADY BUG!!!
It was a fun month. This time of year always makes me grateful for my family. Where would we be without them?
And I just had to add this picture of Isi's grandma. At the family trunk or treat they had Halloween music playing and when thriller came on she started dancing around. The kids would go stand right in front of her and just stare. They were all astounded by her moves and face (why grandmother, what scary eyes and teeth you have!) It was so funny! We were all laughing.
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