Halloween 2013!

Halloween is a favorite time of year because these kids love candy!  They can't get enough candy!  Cate had a fun class party that she really enjoyed.  Nurse Cate was loving it all!

Josh's uniform was created to accent the WWI helmet from his Great Grandpa Denham.  We've had it in our family for awhile (actually given to Nick I think but somehow stayed at our house) so we thought it was perfect for Josh.  Josh talks about the military alot and someday may be a member.  He enjoyed his costume/uniform and really seemed to look the part.

Sweet Cate got her nurse's uniform/accessories from her Ate (big sister)Autumn.  Cate was a great nurse.  She has such a caring personality she fits the part perfectly.  Autumn did not have a hat so Cate and her dad created one after watching a utube video.  Who would of thought somsething like that would of been out there on the internet.  (Thanks Lynn for that tip!)

  Neighborhood kids strolled along together.  Dads followed behind.  It was a cold rainy night but it didn't dampen these kids spirits!  And they got plenty of candy as you can see from their stashes below!

November is adoption celebration month and a local radio station (88.3) always hosts an annual event to celebrate the cause.  We have attended the past 3 years but I must say this one was the best yet.  The speaker/singer/worship leader was Karyn Williams and she was fantastic.  She grew up with 15 adopted children in her family and certainly has a story to tell.  She is one of 19 kids.  Wow!

  You were allowed to send in pictures of your adopted kids so the following are pictures that were shown on their slideshow honoring adoptees. 

Josh & Cate got new dress/church coats and shoes.  Here they are modeling them before church this weekend.

Both Josh & Cate love helping in the kitchen.  Cate helped with our bedtime snack of milkshakes.  The only problem was we didn't make enough for seconds!  Good job Cate!

We had a great weekend and amazingly these 2 actually played together and got along part of the time.  They usually do not even like being in the same room together let alone this close so I had to take a picture.

They seem to love their kayaks.  Even though it was a bit chilly they still wanted to take their daily ride with their kayaks.  So glad we found something they love to make their birthday special.

For dinner on Sunday night we met Grandma & Grandpa at the local Pizza Hut.  We always love seeing them.

 

Once again Faith & Family are everything to us.  We pray you know Jesus and have great family members to support you.  Thanks for reading the blog and praying for us.  Karyn Williams said her life verse was Galatians 1:10.  Am I trying to win the approval of human beings or of God? 

Great question.  It sure gives me something to think about.  Have a blessed week!

 

Choosing joy,

Chris & crew