Halloween 2011

"When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, 'tis near Halloween."

Halloween was a lot of fun again this year.

Our 3 girls were fairies and I was their Momma-Fairy.

Our oldest boys were Reapers.

Jakey was a bat and Cameron was a puppy.

The cutest part was when you'd ask Jakey what Cameron was, he would say "Baby a Woo Woo."

(Woo woo is doggy in Jakey language.)

Jacob got the hang of trick or treating very quickly. He loved running up to the doors and getting candy. The first couple of homes he let them hand him candy - after that, he would reach in and grab his own.

He did get really good at saying "Thank you!" by the end of the evening.

Jakey went for over 2 hours! He wanted to keep going, but it was getting late. Plus, it was dark out and he was running around in an all black outfit.

Good thing his shoes light up.

I was thankful that Tom got home in time to spend the last hour with us trick or treating. He was too.

Another fun night of trick or treating with our neighbors and friends.

Our children are off from school for half of this week. Parent-teacher conferences. Looks like I'll go alone, but so far I am very happy with how our children are doing this year.

Sarah enjoys preschool very much! She has the same teacher that Leah had. Leah learned so much in preschool - I am happy she has the same teacher. (She also has the same bus driver which is wonderful! She is the best driver and really starts Sarah's day off right! Plus, Jakey loves to go out and blow kisses to the driver and assistant on the bus.)

Leah loves kindergarten! And we've been blessed with the same teacher as Rachel and Noah had. She is wonderful! Love her! I got to go to Leah's class on her birthday and help celebrate their Fall party. Extra special day.

Rachel is enjoying school this year and I am learning that she has the best teacher this year! I was able to go spend time with Rachel on Halloween in her classroom for their Fall party. Rachel's teacher allows siblings which is great for our family! Jakey, Sarah, and Cam got to come with me. Her teacher is very sweet and kind. I think she is the perfect match for Rachel.

(Hopefully Leah will get her for 3rd grade.)

Noah has the same teacher Ethan had for 4th grade.

I am looking forward to meeting with her this week. Noah was just diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and we know from Brandon that our child's school and teacher are very important during this time. So far it seems that Noah's teacher is very willing to help us. She communicates well with me and uses positive reinforcement with Noah. Noah really likes his teacher and he told me that he thinks he got the best 4th grade teacher.

Ethan and Brandon are doing well enough that we won't have conferences at their schools. I kind of wish we were - just because I like to know the face of the person I am emailing with. Plus, I only hear what my teenagers think of their teachers. I would like to meet them and decide for myself what they are like.

This morning I had to take my boys to the Orthodontist, but before that I was sitting in my room with my girls. They like to go through my old "dress up" jewelry. My 2 oldest girls had a little conversation that went like this...

Leah: Mommy has had 8 babies.

Does that mean she and Daddy have

gotten married

over and over again?

Rachel: No.That just means that

she has kissed Daddy over and over.

That's where babies come from.

But Mommy, how do the babies

get in your tummy?

Me: Ummm....

Leah: God puts them in there.

Me: That's right. Thank you Leah.