Sunday, October 25, 2009

What We Did for Fall Break

--Had a fun FHE in M'boro with the Merediths and surprised Mama Mary with her early birthday present --Played with cousins Calli, Molli, Chase, Connor, Caroline, Ellie, Ethan, Landon, Mia, Logan, Cy, Piper, Adaleigh, and Heath (whew!)--Spent a night at Grandma's house

--Picked 3 perfect pumpkins
--Stayed up (way, way too) late carving pumpkins, eating homemade funnel cakes, drinking hot apple cider, and watching The Biggest LoserKierstyn's pumpkinKyler's pumpkinTrevin's pumpkin
--Went to the Children's Museum, the Aquarium, and had a picnic downtown
--SLEPT IN! :)
--Tore sheets into mummy strips and dyed them in tea
--Had our family pictures taken by the most amazing photographer (and friend) I know...stay tuned!
--Enjoyed an evening with the Greenfields and some super delicious pumpkin bars
--Tried a new restaurant (Newk's) in Huntsville
--Watched the landing of 2 very loud (and major wind-producing) helicopters across from Kelly's office in Madison
--Saw Disney on Ice and went out for ice cream afterwards
--Prepared a gross body parts game and wrapped 2 mummies
--Tolerated a neighborhood Halloween party (my game was a hit!)
--Finally had the Children's Sacrament Meeting Presentation.....Kyler's last one. :(
Do we really have to go back to school tomorrow?!?!

8 comments:

Kim Mayfield said...

Sounds like a fun break! I can't wait to see the pictures!!

Quincy Sorensen said...

You guys are a FUN family, and I am impressed that you were able to fit in so much excitement. I like to see your kids creating their jack o'lanterns.

kg said...

You are master pumpkin carver and cute sweater you wore to the ice show :) It was great seeing and visiting with you guys!!

Becki said...

SOunds like fun! I loved your pumpkins, and that funnel cake looked so yummy.

danakat said...

That was a lot of stuff!
I'm glad your game was a hit...I'm sure it was sufficiently gross. :)
The Reese's jack is my favorite!
Can't wait to see the pictures. Yay.
How do you make a funnel cake?! YUM!
Seeing your pictures really makes me miss you. We need to come visit Chattanooga soon!

Natalie said...

WOW, you guys were busy! So many fun pictures of your week! You've inspired me with your pumpkin carving, they all turned out great!

Mama Mary said...

Whew! I need to go back to bed to rest from reading about all your fun activities. Sorry you have to return to work/school. LOVE the costumes ~ happy your game was a success! Thanks for everything!!

Kimberly Cone said...

I love Newks! There was one in Tuscaloosa that Austin and I would always hit up. The Biggest Loser is a great show. I can't wait to see Kim's pics of ya'll.