Halloween 2012

Halloween day was the kids' parties at school. 

 

 

Isaac asked to be Perry the Platypus from the Disney cartoon Phineas and Ferb.  I thought it a cute idea, the only problem being that no costumes were around for said Halloween costume.  So, I had to get creative.  I looked online and got an easy idea.  I sewed, yes you heard me right, sewed the tail all by myself!  Cut out the bill and feet with orange foam, bought the hat and green sweats.  I thought it turned out pretty dang cute.

 

It was freezing so they paraded around the gym instead of outside.   Isaac was annoyed that everyone kept calling him a duck.  I told him probably not everyone knows who Perry the Platypus is...

Sorry the the blurry picture, but here Loraya is with a few of her friends from school.  Loraya wanted to be Abby Bominable from the ever so popular Monster High Dolls.  There were a whole lot of Monster High little girls running around.

Macey for the day was Cinderella.  She enjoyed eating the frosting off the cupcakes. 

Because of the crazy weather we have been having, trick or treating was postponed until November 1st, the day after Halloween.  So, instead we celebrated with Loraya's soccer team.  Loraya's team had a tough year, but showed awesome improvement by the end.  Again, this picture is horrible...and can't even see Loraya's face...but at least something to document the occasion.

Here is yet another Princess Macey dressed up as for Halloween.  Isn't she the cutest?

Here is Isaac's first grade class.  Cute litte guys.

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Trick or treating night Macey was Bell.  It was dry but FREEZING.  Macey wouldn't let go of that wand or bucket to save her life.  Macey's trick or treating was cut short due to feeling under the weather.  Anyone have any tricks to keeping a child healthy??  Macey seems to be catching anything and everything that is going around!

 

The whole gang.  Love these kids.  We had fun.  Now I wish all the candy would disappear...

Hurricane Sandy

Thanks for everyone's texts, facebook messages, and calls.

We have been safe, warm and powered on here in Morgantown. 

We have been blessed.  Sandy brought a snow day yesterday and a 2 hour delay today.  About 6 inches of snow has been recieved.  Overall we welcomed a day off (everyone but Jacob).

Through sickness and in health

I have been obsessed with this.  West Virginia is forcasted to receive 2 feet of snow.  We shall see.  So far I just see rain and high wind advisory starting tonight.  Looks like a good week to stay at home.

Jacob has really happy about this.  It was fun cheering for a winning team I must say.  Sports once in a while can lead to happiness.

Macey and I both got hit with the stomach flu last week.  Bleh.  It was a tender mercy that we were the ONLY ones that got sick.  It's been a tough few months for trying to stay healthy in our house. 

I feel horrible about Mom getting sick while she was here visiting.  What a fun souvenirs to bring home...cough, congestion, and little to no sleep.  Hope you are feeling better Mom!!  Sure miss you here.  Morgantown is just too far away from everyone!

Life moves on.

I was blessed to feel better Friday morning and still go into Isaac's classroom.  I go there every Friday morning to help his teacher out with whatever needs doing.  I'm not thrilled with his teacher this year so this is my way of coping with the situation.  Isaac loves having me there and I am happy to be there.  What do you do when you dislike the teacher your child has??

These people aparently LOVE Halloween I guess.  Macey didn't want anything to do with this house.  Way too scary and when we drove by it a second time she closed her eyes and told us she was going to take a nap.  Loraya had a birthday party Friday night.  Jacob, Isaac, Macey and I went and got pizza.

Saturday the kids had their final soccer games of the season.  Both kids improved so much and I was hopeful of Isaac in his last game.  He seemed to be trying to go after the ball more and aware with what was going on around him.  He is the one in the yellow socks. 

Here the kids are celebrating their soccer season.  Saturday night we went to our friend's house for a Halloween Party.  Every year they do a family Halloween movie and then do a movie premier at their house.  I didn't take any pictures, but there was great food and great company.  We sure love our friends here in Morgantown!

Loraya's hair for Sunday.  Every once in a while she will let me do her hair!

Sunday was the Primary Program.  Loraya had 2 speaking parts plus a singing part with 2 other girls.  She did such a great job!  Isaac also memorized his part and knew it like the back of his hand.  I was equally impressed that Isaac actually sang each and every word to every primary song!  I have heard these primary songs ten thousand times, but was moved to tears during the program.  Everyone did such a great job and I was really proud of all those sweet kiddos.

Tomorrow we are all staying home.  School has been cancelled.  Looks like I have some baking to do.