Halloween

Mara was our first trick or treater. Sadie would make noise at her and she would make noise back. By the time it was Jill's turn to hold her she was starting to get tired of it all. Sadie was a zookeeper and went trick or treating for the first time. (They had always had trunk and treat at the church parking lot in CR. after their evening mass.) We lost count, but probably gave out around 200 treats. I'm sure our next door neighbor has a count though had her light out before we ran out of candy. Teresa had us all over for supper and a good time was had by all. (Mara could be a Ram Fan in this outfit after she had the warm ladybug part off.)

Halloween Flowers

It was suppertime at Long Term when I went out to visit today. Marg's flowers had arrived. Mom was in the diningroom and supper had just been served. She had her knitting along and wanted to show off how much of the baby blanket she had finished. She really wasn't mad, but didn't want to have her mouth open for the picture. I thought the flowers looked real nice!

Rams Win

Our Rams beat Charles City in Charles City 20-17 Wednesday night. On to State! They play Carroll in Carroll on Monday. We stayed overnight instead of traveling home after the game. We made a tour of the trip. Wednesday afternoon we toured the Hemken Collection in Williams. They have a big collection of rare, older cars and other items. Thursday on the way home, we stopped in Gladbrook to see the Matchstick Marvels. They have been constructed by Patrick Acton (formerly of Rippey) Both were great places to tour. See Iowa!

National Honor Society Induction

Jeffrey is now an official member of the National Honor Society. (He joins his sisters) The ceremony was this afternoon. Abbey lead the group in the pledge. There were only 17 today. Last years group numbered 25 and the year before there were more also. Girls outnumbered the boys 10-7. He should feel honored! It is a select group of students.

Sunshine!

For awhile this noon we had great sunshine. Good thing I got out when I did or would have missed it, as it is clouding over again. About 50 degrees though. That is nice! The Rams won over Perry last night. I listened to two radio stations and will watch the film when it is shown. The Rams will play Wednesday evening in Charles City. (first playoff game)

Bright spots on a Deary Day

Our maple, just west of the house.

New PJ's

I got the new pajamas washed and shortened. There is another pair for me to get to work on too. I got them exchanged. They are the same pattern, Ruth, but red/pinkish. Medium is the size and big enough. She doesn't think she needs two pair as always wears the same pair. But I know she can't get them back the same day they go to laundry. ( She would try to remember to keep her mouth closed for the picture, as is conscious of her missing tooth, but that just doesn't work for her.) She has gotten started on the next baby blanket! But said she forgets she got it to work on.