For someone who does not believe in Halloween - I sure do love what I call in my mind "Harvest Fest". I enjoy how excited the kids are about getting all dressed up and being able to pretend to be someone or something else for that little space in time. They get to go around with their parents and knock on doors, showing their costumes to the neighbors and receiving a few treats. This year JaciAnna, Conner and Jordyn got to go to a lot of different celebrations, which we were thankful for as during the actual day their mom was very sick and Conner was just getting better. Their dad took them out to some houses after school anyway as they had all been so excited about the evening "Harvest Festing"! Nola Jean went to her Aunt Lindsey and Uncle Josh's house and they went around their neighborhood. Just enough excitement for her and then she also got to share some of her treats with Baxter. I see the pictures from this beautiful day - and I love the idea of celebrating with neighbors and friends, of being able to dress up. I love the innocence of children letting us enjoy them, the excitement of their parents being able to share their children with others, and the simpleness of a grandma who loves to see children enjoying life. So, once again I petition the courts to see if we just can't change the name of this celebration and a few of the rules. Take the goblins, vampires and mummies and change it to fun things - and celebrate together with all the love of Jesus Christ. He takes such joy in His children and I am so glad He choose me to have you.
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