Halloween 2010

The pumpkin man

I wanted to add a picture to this but I can't seem to get it scanned. Just a post will have to do for now.

During this season there are alot of memories that come to mind about my Pawpaw. Just the other day as I was walking the neighborhood I noticed someone had made a pumpkin man that was sitting in their yard. I got alittle choked up  behind my sunglasses. I started thinking about Pawpaw and his tradition of making a  halloween pumpkin man every year. Oh how I miss Pawpaw so much and the fall and holiday season brings back those feelings.

He loved the holidays and would be so excited over them. He was almost like a kid about the presents and the yummy food. His holiday spirit was contagious and he would be so happy over receiving just  a simple can of his favorite peanuts or bag of candy as a gift.

I like to tell Collin stories of my Pawpaw. Collin was named Humphrey after  him and I want him to understand just what an honor that is. It warms my heart that Collin has some  traits of Pawpaw like his ears and seems to be interested in fishing, camping and likes tinkering with stuff too.

I am happy to have these memories of him but in my heart there's a small ache wishing all my kids got to enjoy his company during this time of year. I have never seen a grown person so full of cheer like he always was and it's something I never forget.

What a month!

October is just flying by so fast. The kids are all doing well and I am happy to say we were very pleased with their first report cards of the school year. I feel so blessed to have such bright kids! I am posting some random pictures from the last 2 weeks. 

 Molly and I had talked about getting her a pretty major haircut for a few weeks. Her hair was midway down her back and it became more work than she wanted. The constant complaining about tangles and fussing over hairstyles made it an easy decision. We went yesterday and she was able to have enough cut off for the charity Locks of Love. Macy also donated a few years back and I think it is an awesome achievement for my girls to know they helped out another child!

 Friday our High School celebrated Homecoming. Logan was elected Freshman class President so he was responsible for getting together the class float. The float theme was Roast the Eagles , there was a fake fire pit with some roasted "eagles" on rotisserie. It was pretty cute and they had a blast making it. Brian had to pull the float trailer with  Larry's truck so it became a Moon family event . Parker and Collin rode in the back of the truck while I sat upfront to take pictures. Larry brought Hudson to watch the parade and they had the best time gathering candy. He told us how the kids riding the floats would call out to Huddy as they passed by like he was a celebrity . Hudson doesn't know yet just how blessed he is to be the baby of the group and to be loved by so many. He sure does eat up the attention!

 Last week our nephew Blaze had to have surgery on his toes. Poor guy has suffered from ingrown toenail so badly that they needed to be surgically removed. I took Blaze into the Orthopedic when the scheduling left them needing help. I was happy to do it and get to spend some one on one time with Blaze.  When Blaze had surgery Wednesday baby Phoenix came over to spend the night. He slept great and he is hands down the easiest baby I know. I took him along on cheerleading carpool and walking the track and he was good as gold. It's funny how out of practice I felt having a baby around to tend to but I enjoyed getting to care for and play with him .

 Six flags Fright Fest 2010 was so fun! I prefer to do Six Flags in the fall , the weather was just perfect. The monsters roaming about the park provided so much entertainment. Macy and her best friend Payton had a blast riding all the roller coasters. I really liked watching the different shows too. As the sun set and the air became cooler it was just right for sipping a hot chocolate and sharing a funnel cake. The fall season is just flying by so quick , but we have been so busy before we know it it will be Christmas time !