Happy Halloween!!

Even if you only read the last sentence of this post, it will be worth it. 

My 4 Ninjas!

 Erica sewed Zoe's costume

 Robby and his cousin Brynn: 

 Jacob at the school Halloween parade:

 Robby's class:

 Erica ready for action:

Going to Jakers with the cousins!

 Jumping off the haystacks

 Me. In a wheelchair.

 Grandma Nancy & Grandpa Bert with the kids

Rob looking very excited to be wielding a knife

 Jacob disgusted by the pumpkin "guts" ("that is not what is in pumpkin bread!")

 Dad assisting Jacob with said guts

 

 Robby focused on his warty pumpkin

 Erica getting ready to use her creativity

 More knives (Robby's pumpkin top had to eventually be hacked off with an ax - true story)

 Jacob's finished product:

Erica's pattern:

 Erica's finished product

 Robby's moaning pumpkin (my favorite)

Rob and I's pumpkin, courtesy of Rob's carving 

(isn't the stem for a nose the COOLEST THING EVER?)

 Our lil' pumpkin family. Should've bought a baby one, too!

Three sweet things happened today. I was feeling a little sad to not be able to be at the school parade, class parties, and trick-or-treating tonight.
First, without even being asked, both Maren and my friend Sarah emailed and text me photos of my kids at school.
Second, Erica brought me home THIS from trick-or-treating (she doesn't like chocolate). In fairness, Robby & Jacob contributed a few, too. :)

Third, when I explained this morning to Jacob that I was sad I couldn't be at his class party today, he gave me a huge hug and said, "It's okay, Mom. I feel you with me even when you're not there." Melt my heart.