Halloween Weekend

Menopause the Musical
Carving Pumpkins - Bella

Jared and Pinja

Ryan, J.R., Shyann, and Felicia

Jackie and Jennifer

Party Poopers

David, Connor, and Carter

Josie and Aaron

Jacob and Felicia

David and Taylor

Blurry Picture of finished pumpkins

The whole gang

Bella and Connor - they were too busy to come with the rest
Shrunken Head Cider - Baked apples

Notice the teeth on this one!

It has been a very fun weekend. Yesterday Brad, Amy, Scott and I went to Menopause the musical. Brad thought it would be fun for me because I have entered into the dreaded state of menopause. I have suffered through the migraines, exhaustion, and hot flashes. It has not been too horrible and the hot flashes only lasted about one month. I understand that they will most likely come back every now and again but I am enjoying the break. The musical was very funny and they re-wrote old popular songs with lyrics that fit the play. I really enjoyed going and after Brad and Amy took Scott and me to Squatters Pub. It was good food and we all said we would go back again if we have a chance. Yes Kellen, Scott ordered a Black and Bleu burger. I don't think he loved it as much as the burger at the Wisconsin Pub, but it was pretty close.

Today we held the annual pumpkin carving activity. We had a good crowd come. It is still very chaotic but fun. We decided that it would be easier if everyone brought their gutted pumpkins to carve so it is a bit easier. David is hosting next year and so we will see if we remember. There were no injuries or tears. Everyone seemed to really have a good time. Shauntel made an apple and lemonade cider with floating shrunken heads made from baked apples with Tootsie Roll eyes. It was very creative and fun. She always makes the party even more festive. We also ate Dunford Donuts. I have been losing the weight I gained while going to school and I have decided that every ten pounds I would reward myself with a chocolate Dunford. I reached my second ten pound goal (20 pounds so far) so even I was able to indulge in the chocolatey goodness.

What a fun and great weekend. We miss Whitney and Kellen but they will be able to be with us someday. Thanks kids for the fun time!