Happy Halloween AND #10!

Whew, what a weekend! The RHSMB came in 5th overall at the Bands of America Super Regionals, and had their highest score EVER at the event. They did a fantastic job, and ended the season on a high note (hahaha.)

We also celebrated little G's TENTH birthday on Sunday. We celebrated at home, and then at a bowling alley with 8 of his closest friends, and THEN he went to one of his BFF's house and partook in HIS birthday party there (Isaac and G share the same birthday.) Talk about cake and party overload!

Last night as a 9 year old...

The big 1-0!

Loving his Penguin Slushy van gift!

In fact, there was so much birthday-ness happening on Sunday, that we decided to carry our small family celebration through to Monday night, when we were all back together for dinner. We sang and ate a very yummy Halloween-themed cake.

The next night was Halloween, and we had a Toxic Waste Hazmat person (??), a sparkly witch, and a pink dino (bonus kid!) We ate a fairly frightening-looking pepperoni pizza (but it tasted good), and then we all went trick-or-treating with the next door neighbors. It was fun and lowkey...and the kids got SO much candy.

The rest of the week was a blur...Scott's up north for deer opener, and on Saturday night, we're all scattering to different locations. I'm going out with a friend to a comedy show, G is going to my parents for a few hours, and Ava is spending the evening with her bf and his family.

We did enjoy Friday night together watching the Barbie movie and celebrating Ava passing her driver's permit! Woohoo! Now, it's time to buckle down and practice driving on the road. What an adventure that will be!

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