Trick-or-Treat

Kristil's dad was released from the hospital this week, no doubt because he was not a good patient. The final straw may have been the terrible yelp review he insisted needed written about the food. We love him like one loves an ornery child. He makes me laugh. Of course not being responsible for him makes it easy for me to be the one laughing. Kristil is a saint. She always has been the sweet one.

Cherie's husband has a long road ahead. His body is having a very hard time fighting the damage covid caused his lungs. He's been in ICU for nineteen days now and still remains in a chemically induced coma with intubation so he can rest. Please join me in praying he returns home to his family. 

Ty isn't the only one with new clothes for the wedding. 

Ty and I spent part of our day off together Friday shopping for clothes he can wear to a wedding next weekend. He surprised me when he said he wanted to shop rather than order something. But as it turns out, he lied. He really just wanted a Jimmy John's sandwich. Despite telling his sisters he didn't find anything in his size, he did get some basic solid pieces that will work. He wants his sisters to be surprised and impressed. They have required a warning as to the change in script because as a general rule, Ty has been the last person who would want attention for how he looks. Is this a casualty of middle school? Time will tell.

Kate has enjoyed playing with Halloween looks this week. She went to school as Wednesday Adams on Friday. She was Pennywise one evening at home simply because it was fun. She created Ty's look because I declared I was no longer buying costumes after the suitcase full was donated to a thrift store a few weeks ago. And then she selected Cruella Deville for today. She loves what she calls, Spooky Season.

Marshall from Paw Patrol and Magenta from Blues Clues went trick or treating at school this week. How cute are they? 

Erin spent the weekend with us to catch up on rest and nutrition after vomiting blood last week. She has a scope Tuesday to diagnose the issue. We suspect gastritis and possibly a bleeding ulcer. Either way, stress management, diet and lifestyle changes are necessary. 

Erin brought Ada with her for the weekend and the girls shared ice cream with the cats. Ada's energy has been a fun addition to the house that grew a bit too quiet this last month. She refused to leave with Erin this evening so we have an addition for the week.

Trick-or-treat was a success. We spent a gorgeous night on the porch talking with neighbors and friends while the kids collected more sugar than necessary. We are grateful for the relaxed evening to wrap the weekend.