Harvest time, Horseback riding, Happy kids

This year our church did not host an alternative night for 31Oct. Instead, we joined with the Town of Youngsville to work games at the town carnival at the Armory. The kids enjoyed playing some games and winning prizes. They dressed up for the first time this year and had a good time knocking on two neighbors' doors. Now when they are adults, they can't tell their friends that their parents never let them "trick or treat"!

Putting those co-op costumes to use one more time! :)

C playing Plinko.

E got the cat!

B playing Skeeball.



After soccer all Saturday morning, H and I attended two birthday parties this afternoon. The first was a horseback riding party for her friend, Grace's, 8th birthday. Hannah had a great time! She rode Teaspoon two times. The first ride H did not want to step down from the sandpit so the guide turned Teaspoon around.


A few minutes later on her second ride, H rode Teaspoon off the sandpit. Ride 'em, Cowgirl! :)

I think H's favorite part of the rides was the trotting. She was kickin' up some dust on her last round before dismounting.


We circled by our house to pick up the other three before heading to their friend, Helen's, 7th birthday party. It was at her house. They rode bikes, scooters, big wheels, and tricycles in the beautiful autumn weather. Helen's dad grilled hotdogs and her mom had a pretty cake. We all enjoyed celebrating with Helen.


By the time we got home this evening, everyone was worn out! After quick baths and showers, they all headed to bed. The last words from my mouth were "everyone sleep LATE"! I certainly hope they sleep that "extra hour"...we'll see...

There are four tired, happy children asleep now...and one mommy ready to join them!

("Where was Dad?" you may ask. Dad was home. He has been sick all week with what we thought was an ear infection. After a visit to our family MD Wed and still being in pain/not sleeping while taking Vica*din, he saw an ENT Friday morning. The little light/camera through his nose/down his throat revealed something other than an ear infection. Some stronger antibiotics are helping now. In the meantime he is preaching in the morning in Wake Forest. So he stayed home today to rest, recuperate and study. He did get the other three out for ice cream while H and I were at the first party. We're all glad Dad is feeling better!)

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