PUMPKIN’S WISH

“I want to be a punkin face,” A pumpkin one day said.  “I’d hate to be a punkin pie- The heat would hurt my head.

“I’d rather sit upon a post And be a shining light;  I’d want a candle in my head Ere I went out at night.

“I’d keep a grin upon my face No matter what I did;  My mouth would stretch from ear to ear- “Twould scare most any kid.

“My eyes would shine like two bright stars,  They’d pierce a person through;  My teeth would be all jagged like,  I’d make a great ado.

“So make of me a punkin face- A grin from ear to ear;  A nose that I can breathe aright,  And I need have no fear.

“…You can punch my face with forty holes And make me shiny eyes, But do not gouge my inside out to make a punkin pie.”  

-Thornberg

 

MMWHA.HA.HAA!

SO, Tyson missed the bus this morning because we were doing this.  I gladly shuffled him in the car when we finished our fun driving the little ghoul to spooky school just in time for the batty bell to ring.  If not, what would I have put on his late note??

We laughed and bellowed making these shadows.  I grabbed my camera after a few silly poses and we piled back onto my bed taking turns making shadows in the frightful morning light.  (Todd are you proud that I actually figured out how take these photos manually so that the flash didn’t erase the shadows.  It took a bit, but I smartened up.)

SO, yes.  Tyson missed the bus this morning because we were doing this!  We saw the time for him to go, and let it pass right by.  We continued to giggle and enjoy for a bit.  The little moments in time that come and go so quickly.  I want to cherish them.

Creepy and all, creepy and all!

IN THE CREEPY TREETOPS

My friends and I made these spooky goblin trees last month.  They were really fun to make.  Some of the other ornaments that were made that I didn’t get to were Dracula, a hot pink monster, a pumpkin, scarecrow, and werewolf.   These little monsters have been fun little creatures to have in our home this month!  (I know, the witch still needs a warted nose.)

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MUMMY OR MOMMY?

“Mom, how old are you… 

a thousand or a million?”

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Thanks Alyssa!  Sheeshk!!!

LIL’ PUNKINS

These five lil’ punkin cousins had a great time at Gramps & Grammy’s house painting pumpkins.

ABBEY. ALYSSA. HAILEY. TYSON. JORDAN.

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Five little pumpkins sitting on the gate.

The first one said, “oh my it’s getting late!”

The second one said, “There are witches in the air!”

The third one said, “But we don’t care!”

The fourth one said, “I’m ready for some fun!”

The fifth one said, “Let’s run, and run, and run!”

Then…“Oooh” went the wind.  OUT went the light

And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!

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FALLING FOR FUN

This is what happens to Grandpa’s hope for

neatly raked piles when grandkids come to play!

   

EARTH ANGELS…

ABBEY’S GUINEY PIGS…

GHOULS NIGHT

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Surely, it was a party to DIE FOR!

T’was ALL about…

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THE FOOD

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THE FRIENDS

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THE AWARDS & DECOR

 

 

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THE FUN! 

ONCE IN A WHILE…

Once in a while, a great opportunity comes.  This year Tyson was blessed to be on a fantastic little league football team that managed to pull out an undefeated winning season.  What a fun time it has been for us as parents and coaches to watch these boys huddle together and realize a hearts dream come true for any sports player, no matter what league, age, or sport being played. 

I want Tyson to know as he grows that there will be many times when his teams will be defeated and sometimes even lose big.  I want him to be prepared for those times too.  I want him to know that true success is being prepared.  Fighting the good fight, and having a winning heart…no matter what.

We have been SO impressed with the coaches he has had over the past 3 months.  I have listened to their words and watched their quiet tenderness for these boys balance out their tough critique and physically challenging push for excellence.  These boys truly learned how to dig deep and give it their all.  Todd and I talked quite a few times about how well these men coached this young team of boys.  The coaches were always finding ways to let the boys know how to apply these individual and team building skills into real life situations.  We are thankful Tyson had this opportunity to win and have joy and pride in his hard work and dedication.  Hopefully we will be able to teach him to stand tall and proud when the tables are turned.