Halloween and H1N1

This past week was a super busy one! The kids got to don their Halloween costumes twice, and the whole fam (minus baby Abby) finished off our vaccine cycle in preparation for flu season! Abby was the cutest little flower ever, and Matthew was a hit as Transformer Bumblebee. We had a great time at his Halloween Party where everyone indulged in way too much sugary sweets :) But hey- Halloween only comes once a year. Saturday the kids dressed up again for Matthew's first REAL trick or treating experience- and he LOVED it, even the doors where no one was home (or just didn't answer) he had the best time walking around in his costume and ringing doorbells. But the highlight of the evening was waiting for all the little ghosts and goblins to come to our door. He anxiously sat at the window and watched attentively- waiting for any kids, and as soon as he saw them "more kids, more kids" too darn cute.


The weekend was made extra special because Mom-mom and Pop-Pop came to spend the holiday with us- so they got the extra special treat of watching the kids dress up, and Mom-mom made the most delicious Minestrone Soup to top off the evening of trick or treating and lots and lots of candy.

Yesterday we got the call from the Health Department that we were next in line for getting the H1N1 shot and could we hurry down pronto to ensure our vaccination? So Kevin left work early and we headed down to the fire station for our shots (mist for me). Matthew loved this trip because it was a fire station, and he loved it even more when the fire fighter gave Matthew the grand tour, and even let him climb into the Fire Truck! What an awesome reward!

Of course with Halloween behind us, and the month of November upon us, it is Holiday time! My favorite time of year, and one that is certain to be busy and fun!