Holidays

Well, Halloween was a great success. The girls looked very cute when they ventured out into the cold October night to trick or treat. They arrived home with 13 yes 13lbs of candy! ugh. The kids went out with Adam and our very close friends and neighbors with their little boy. I will have to post some pictures of the girls but I have not downloaded them off my camera yet!

We are now gearing up for the holidays. Makenzie informed us that she was too old to play with most of her toys. So, I explained to her that she was going to have to come up with some things to tell the family she wants for Christmas. SO, we took the girls to Toys r us to window shop so we could get an idea of what she wanted for Christmas. We made a list and she is excited to get things that aren't for "little kids".

I am excited about the holidays I always look forward to them. Yet, some where inside me they kinda make me sad. Its a bit lonely to never have family around for them. I can't not remember the last time I had anyone from my family spend a holiday with us. SO, I guess that makes it at least 8 years. We spend most holidays with Adams family. Most of the time they are fine, we all have a great time and the kids love it. Though, it still makes me sad that my family misses out on so much of their lives and the girls don't get to share their memories with my family.

I will of course make the best of it and the holidays will no doubt be filled with laughter and fun. I guess with all the joy, the holidays make me a little home sick.