Boooo!!!... hoo

Another Halloween come and gone. This year was a little different than most. There is new legislation in Manitoba that makes it possible for optometrists to prescribe certain medications for problems with eyes. Matthew and his Dad had a course this weekend with a test at the end so that they can do this. They both said they thought it went well.

We decided since Halloween was on Sunday we wouldn't go out trick or treating this year. The kids were fine with it. We talked about it together long in advance. They did have a couple parties planned, though, plus Neil, Gordon and Jamin all had Halloween parties at school. Friday night all the kids were invited to a Halloween birthday party. Unfortunately, Tegan was sick so we couldn't go.=( There was a party at church on Saturday, so they were ok with waiting one more day. Saturday Tegan was still sick, so Matthew's mom took Gordon and Jamin to the party. Then Matthew took Neil when he got back from his course. They all said they had a really fun time and brought home plenty of candy.

Then today Tegan was still sick so Matthew's Mom took Gordon and Jamin to church, then we celebrated Matthew's Dad's birthday and handed out chocolate to those that knocked on our door. We didn't have as many people this year as normal. Our front lights were turned off to try and detour them, but some of our inside lights were on. I think we ended up having about 35 people come. We normally have about 60. I am glad we decided not to go out tonight. We had an enjoyable time together as a family. =)

Peter Pan and Captain Hook

They wore the same costumes they wore last year. I couldn't find Gordon's little sword or hat, so I made those for him.

Neil the dinosaur

This is what Tegan was going to wear for the Halloween party.

Gordon is jumping in this picture, that is why he looks blury. I let the kids wear their costumes when we went to the bank on Friday. Tegan wore this and Gordon and Neil wore their Peter Pan and Dinosaur costumes. I got a little smile out of her. =)

We had our first snow on Saturday! Isn't it pretty?

The first snow of the season is always exciting almost as much as the last. I am usually pretty sick of snow by April.