Y2W23 - Week of Halloween

I am always spooked when it comes to the week of Halloween. Even here in Germany where it is not that big of a deal at all. It just always seems like there are a ton of things to do during that week. This year was a bit more mellow. We didn't have any parties to attend, costumes to make, or cookies to bring anywhere. I had to make a few alterations on Avery's dress but aside from that, it was pretty easy. The girls were very excited about trick-or-treating, so we went to the American Compound. It officially is not an American compound anymore, but it used to be when the American Embassy was located in Bonn. They still call it that, and there are still a ton of Americans that live there, so many of the people participate in Halloween. We ran into some friends from school and Church right when we pulled up so it was great to have some friends with us.

Here are some pics of the 31st prior to trick-or-treating...

Trick-or-treating (Bailey is missing because she attended a Halloween Birthday Party)...

And, Post Trick-or-treating...

My kids were a bit peeved at me for making them wear coats but it was so cold. I tried to get Avery to put her coat on under her dress (it would have fit, and looked fine) but, get this, Avery said it made her look fat and she would rather have her coat on top of her dress than look fat. Seriously, where do five year olds get this stuff? Especially Avery who has been under weight and off the growth chart since she was seven months old. Her whole life I have been trying to fatten her up.

Bryn has been less of a "treat" this week as she has found a mind of her own and is not shy about using it. Her most common answer this week when asked to do something was a resounding, "NO." I could really do without that.

Bailey has decided that I am not giving her proper authoring opportunities on the blog so she has created one of her own. It is invite only and only for family at the moment. We will see how it goes.

Greg was asked to go to the Temple on Saturday with some of the Ward members. This is a photo of those that went. The best thing about going to the Temple is you always come home on a spiritual high which tends to resonate throughout the house.

Avery attended a Birthday party for a classmate which was themed, Hansel and Gretel. Everyone of the kids made these fabulous gingerbread houses and decorated them with candy. What a cool idea for a birthday! She was extremely proud of her house...

Just some cute photos of the family this week. Greg made Oreo milkshakes for us one night and this was Bryn's Oreo moustache...