A Strange Fairytale

Once upon a time, Halloween night, a beautiful princess named Jazmin decided to head out on the town with The Three Little Pigs and the Energizer Bunny. They trekked all over town collecting candy from the villagers. Then there crashed out from a sugar high...Yep. It was a good Halloween.

Trick or Treat

Halloween night 2008

What a wonderful night for spooks and goblins.

Warm weather perfect for a little haunting.

It is safe to say that the Little Boo-ties enjoyed Halloween. From the costumes to the candy and everything in between. We began our evening at Aunt Susie and Uncle Mike's haunted yard. The girls loved everything except for the doggies (which they were scared to death of). We gave hugs and kisses and took some pictures, and of course started the pumpkin filling! We headed to Gramma and Papa's next to have PB&J's (thanks Papa) before heading out to collect some yummies! We hit Atrium first, the residents had lots of goodies to fill the pumpkins. We treated on Brady Street, and visited some old friends. As we made our way back to Gramma and Papa's we made a stop at the haunted yard. Mommy was a bit nervous that the Boo-ties would be a little afraid...they LOVED it! After making our way back our last stop was at Carl and Judy's house. The Boo-ties received LOTS of good treats, quarters and hugs. Mommy even got a treat there...a bottle of cranberry wine...yummy! We wrapped up the night with face washing and jammy donning. Gave lots of hugs and kisses said goodbye and headed for bed. The Littlest Boo-ties were asleep before we left the driveway. What a fabulous night! No coats, no hats, minimal tears and LOTS OF HAUNTING! Can't wait until next year!

Little Sparkles

Independence Day. July 4th, 2008

We began the day in Coralville, at the Coralville Parade. WOW there were a lot of people there! It took us a bit longer to arrive due to traffic, construction and road barricades (right Matty?) But we made it! We met Olivia, Laila, Uncle Clint and Auntie Molly for the festivities. We had a front row seat thanks to Grandma White Hair and Annie! Chloe and Olivia caught enough candy to open a candy shop. Or at least keep the dental industry going. Laila, Jocelyn, Farrah and Silvie loved the parade! The triplets even had their first tootsie rolls and lollipops. (I'm betting they were not the last.) After the parade we ventured home for a nap...well...it took a while but all four beauties and daddy caught a few zzzz's. Just in time to pack up and go to Grandma Pammy's and Papa Steve's for another parade! YEA! They were just as happy, and they knew what to expect! They waved at every entry and ate some tootsie rolls and lollipops! They even wanted to go out and collect them! Chloe did a fantastic job catching the candy. She even passed some out to two different older couples sitting near us. So sweet of her! She always makes sure to share. That's our Chloe. We had dinner at Grammy's and it was time to get on the road. Bedtime. Chloe is eagerly awaiting the fireworks...I am excited to hear how they are!

We hope your holiday was as memorable as ours was.