How 'Bout Them Chiefs?!

Here are some pics of Halloween. We went to Greg and Jackies. First we had a little Halloween party with yummy food, games, and playing. Then we went trick or treating in their neighborhood. The funny thing is that each year we always have an "incident". One year Greg almost lite a house on fire. Another year we had a lady give the kids a package of sliced cheese. Well, this year didn't disappoint! At one of the houses there was a big Chargers banner outside. Greg dared all the kids (8 of them) to say, "How 'bout them Chiefs?" instead of "Trick or Treat!" (I am assuming that the Chiefs just beat the Chargers in a game). Greg told the kids that whoever said it he would give them 3 full-sized candy bars. Well...... they all did it!!!! bwahahahaha!!!! They came skipping back to us and wanted their candy bars. Funny thing is that at the next house they each said "How 'bout them Chiefs?" They figured they'd get 3 candy bars EACH time they said it!!! Smart Funny kids!!

Playing Musical Chairs

Even Ellie drank some Party Punch (out of Andrea's cup)!

Primary Program Parts

Tonight after Scripture reading and prayers we had each of the little kids practice their parts. We all had a good chuckle at Livvy; "Prophets guide us through inspiration and respiration." bwahahahaha!!!! Prophets do a lot of breathing I guess. :)

Our New Puppies

No, we aren't crazy!!! We just fell in love immediately! A friend of mine has 3 mastiffs and the female had puppies. 11 puppies that they have been bottle feeding for the past 9 weeks. Wow Terry, that's a lot of patience.

Well, as we looked at all the dogs we decided on 2 girls. Lily is black with a white chest and paws. She's the biggest. And Ginger is brown with a white chest and bits of white on her paws. She's the runt.

They are such sweet little girls. We have a lot of fun with them. Potty training is a little frustrating, but that's ok. They really are good dogs!

Heavenly Father MAKES You Have Friends

I am a loner type of person. :) Most people wouldn't know that about me. I can have fun with people, but I truly just like being home with my family - alone. I never really got into playdates or game night with "The Girls." And I think my kids are starting to get frustrated with me because they don't have friends over very often.
Recently I've wondered about this quirk of mine. I am sure I have even hurt feelings or offended others because of my lack of desire to "do things." I don't even like the phone.
Now don't get me wrong, I truly LOVE people. I have so many friends and family that I feel blessed to have in my life. I can't really understand what my problem is, but I have decided to make a concerted effort to be a better friend.
Things brings me to my main point....
Heavenly Father has placed me in a wonderful pickle. :) I have a friend who has been going through some yucky stuff. I think we both felt that we wanted to be closer but just never had the time. For some odd reason she felt impressed to come to me with her struggles. We have become very close and I treasure her friendship.
Now as I look back at the whole situation, I feel so grateful for a Heavenly Father who sometimes throws things at you that you need. I didn't even know that I would need my friend so much. Or that I would learn so much from her.
Strength!!! She is an amazing source of strength.
Love!!!! She truly loves her kids. They are her friends!! I have seen the power of such a love. It heals and smooths the horrible things in life. The love she gives those little monkeys is 100% Christlike!
Peace!!! She wouldn't say that she has any type of peace in her life right now; but she has it. She is the one who brings it into her home.
I have also learned how much I need to open up again. I didn't used to always be so closed. So watch our world, here I come!!!!!