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So I usually host a neighborhood Halloween party for all the kiddos who live around here. My friends and I put together some activities and it turned out fantastic. With a Harry Potter theme we came up with a potions class, a charms class, and made brooms to play Quittich with. It was super fun. We also added a cupcake walk because, well, they are fun! Here's some photos of the festivities. Have I ever mentioned I live in the best neighborhood ever?

Since we were driving back from Utah on Monday we didn't have Family Home Evening. Lucas came up to us Tuesday night and asked if we could do FHE. As usual he wanted to pick the activity. Since it was his turn to pick he of course chose Wii Batman. For dessert we made waffle cones with Ice cream. He was more excited than he looks in the photo. I am grateful for a little boy who wants to choose the right.

Another funny tidbit was on the way home he ate a little too much candy and was feeling it, he asked if he could have a healthy snack.

We got home last night from an amazing trip to see family. I was able to spend tons of time visiting with my Dad. I haven't posted about his condition yet because it has been intensely personal. He has grade IV astrocytoma glioma, and it is terminal. We were able to spend a lot of time together, and I am so grateful for all the help that was given by family. It was really fun to spend time massaging hands and feet to make him more comfortable. We had some good laughs and great conversation. I love my family so much.

Love Note to James

Tonight I was cuddling my little James, thinking how little he isn't anymore. Throughout the

day he'll start dancing some little dance or give a funny little saying and I giggle with him. It seems like he's always been here and I think it is because he fits into our family so well. He is eager to wrestle with anybody willing to take on a kid half as big as them, and will try to jump off of anything he can get himself atop of. He is sweet and caring of the other kids around him, especially his older brother whom he adores. He is independent but still sure I always need his help, especially when baking. Oh how I love to hear the little pitter-patter of his feet when he comes to see me first thing in the morning. I love you lovely son, and am so proud of you.

These are a couple of hail stones from the storm last night. I don't think there was any damage done to our home, but it was kinda scary. When the big ones hit the window it sounded like they might break. Fortunately the hailstorm was followed by a heavy rain the plants desprately needed.

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So many of you have interesting charming titles to your blog. I would like one too, but I am having a creative block. So what would you name my blog? The winner gets a basket of warm fuzzy feelings! Help please.

Lucas has grown into such a funny little person. Today he was building with Legos and built this land cruiser. Then during conference he went to the bathroom and came back with a wet face and a huge smile. He asked me if he knew where he'd been. He said he'd been in the toilet. Then waited for a grimace from me. Thanks to my Dad who pulled a similar practical joke including a swirly. You have taught him well.

James has equally been addicted to Star Wars and waited up for about 30 minutes until Mom realized he wasn't going to go to bed without being sung the Imperial March...again. Do you think I'll be dropping them off at conventions as teenagers, please tell me no.