Football made the front yard a danger zone for little ones but they eventually gravitated to children's games in the backyard. Gradually everyone gathered their camping chairs around the fire pit where we roasted hot dogs. The garage was hopping with plenty to do (and eat!) -the chili cook off, a dessert contest (I entered my Spice Cake but didn't win :-/ ), a caramel apple bar and a hot chocolate bar/apple cider. As darkness descended upon our party, there was also a hay ride.
My kids immediately ran off to play with their friends and I didn't see them until it was time to eat and then when it was time for the hay ride. They were sad that the festival ended but it was late and everyone was cold and sleepy.
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Our AWANA group also had a Fall Festival last Wednesday evening. Sadly we missed it because strep took out the older three kids. Tuesday afternoon Sammy & Hannah both started to complain of chills, headaches and upset tummies. I checked and they both had fevers of 102. Right before bed time they both ended up sick to their stomachs. Around 1am, Amos woke up with a fever, headache and upset tummy. A visit to the doctor confirmed it was strep. They got started on their antibiotics but had to stay home and rest (and keep their germs to themselves!) Friday morning, strep struck Shiloh. A visit to the doctor confirmed he had strep and an ear infection! Poor guy. He hardly slept at all Friday night and while I was at the ASU game with the oldest three, Bobby discovered that Shiloh also had sores on the roof of his mouth. All afternoon he kept coming up to me and pointing in his mouth. He normally does that when he's got a hair in his mouth so I kept checking for hairs. I never once thought to check for sores.
Thankfully everyone was recovered and super excited for Trick or Treating. The kids love that we have an actual neighborhood to walk around. It took us about an hour to cover half of it! By the end, Amos was hot (due to the 80* weather!) and tired so we headed home. We have plenty of candy to last us for a while. Especially since the only thing Shiloh likes to eat are Smarties.
Ashley and Sarah are super fun!
Amos attempts the Witch's Hat Ring Toss.
I didn't think Sammy was ever going to get an apple.
Open it please Mama!!
All of my kids love Mariah. She's their babysitter when Bobby & I go on dates. Amos is constantly asking if he can go to Mariah's house.
Amos attempted apple bobbing but gave up after two tries.
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Shiloh would hold up his bucket, then look to see what he was given, then say "Thank you!" It was too sweet.
