There is always so much going on in October. It begins with General conference the first weekend. I love to hear the words of our general leaders. Even before this took place, I found out about the death of a very dear friend of mine. We were young and discovering who we were. We met in seminary in grade 9, we were EFY roommates and then traveled and lived in Japan together. She was 32 and has a young family. I knew she was diagnosed with cancer about 2 years ago, but she was very private about it. I spoke to her about a year ago and she was very positive and responding well to treatment. Her death wasn't a shock, but it has been very difficult on my heart. I traveled up to Calgary alone for her service over G. C weekend. I was able to see some old friends and her dear family. I'm so glad I was able to be there.
I returned home late Sunday night and then got notice that my Grandad wasn't doing well at all on Monday. He ended up passing on Tuesday evening, so I traveled back up to Cardston for his funeral the following Saturday. Again I was so grateful to be there, but I know my children and my husband were missing me, plus traveling 9 hours each way is tiring not to mention under emotional circumstances. Amongst all this there are still lots of Halloween celebrations going on.
Just before driving up for Eliza's memorial service, I was able to take Vienna to her first preschool fieldtrip to the pumpkin patch.
The straw bail maze
The giant haystack mountain
Her pumpkins from the patch. She was so thoughtful and got one for Lincoln.
Miss Tonya's Monday, Wednesday, Friday class
Miss Michelle's Tuesday, Thursday class
juice and a cookie!
Her friend Arihana!
The petting zoo!
To remind us of the true halloween spirit I found this scary thing right underneath our back patio door. Yep, she is a huge black widow!
Vienna and I have a Mom/daughter date every wednesday afternoon and it usually ends up being some baking or cooking, but my idea was to do crafts or paint nails or play dollies. Anything she wanted, but she always wants to be in the kitchen, so I think we're going to ask Santa for an Easy Bake oven. Anyway, we made a jackolantern cake.
They really enjoyed making it, but mostly just eating the icing so I took up what was left to Grandad's funeral.
Tomorrow we will be decorating and making these...
I'm so grateful I get to spend time with this silly little lady.
Being at Grandad's funeral was so nice. He was such a special man and it is always nice to see family. I can't wait to meet him in his perfect state. Knowing that he is with Nan and to be able to do missionary work with all of his family members, how marvelous. I will always cherish the memories I have with you.
It was blustery and a bit chilly, but gorgeous compared to what it could have been.
Paul Bearers. So much male posterity!
He was an adventurer. We love you Grandad!
The veteran service was so nice!
Don and all his boys.
This was the last time I was able to see Grandad. How handsome and sweet he always has been. He even got to hold Everett. You are such a great example Grandad!
Grandad loved to sing, and even though being on key wasn't his strength, he still didn't let that stop him from singing with all his heart. His boys, all of which are just a tone deaf, sang 'As I have Loved You' together. It was cute to see them all up there.
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As I was leaving, It was gorgeous and I was able to see the majestic Chief mountain that floods me with so many great memories of my childhood and my heritage. Southern Alberta I sure do love you!
Mike sent this to me while I was at the funeral with a caption saying "Everett says hello!"
What a doll my baby boy is.
Here are some pictures of the Halloween decorations in the house.
Decorating is just so much fun!
Today we decided to decorate the kids witch and skeleton pumpkins. It looked a bit like this...
We had a good time and these kind are great for kiddos, at this young age.
oh and Mike did this with the kids while I was out of town and they had a blast. He is such a great Daddy!
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