Halloween 2012

Tanner had a parade and a party at his school.  He was so excited.   He loved pushing the button to make blood come down his mask especially when the girls would scream and run.  That night we went to the church to the trunk-or-treat.  Then we went around our neighborhood.  We had a lot of kids come to our door - probably about 100 or so.  It was fun to see the streets lined with kids again.  We only had a few kids come in St. George.  Zack thought he was too old to dress up, but in the end, he and his friend Tyler put on an outfit that hunters wear.  They roamed the neighborhood hiding and scaring older kids and adults.  The weather was nice, and they had a great time.

School Program

Tanner played a few songs at the PTO meeting.  He developed a love for the Bass Xylophone.  He was so excited to show us how he learned to play it. 

Pete's Pumpkin Patch, Rolla, Missouri

Dave, Zack, Tanner and I attended the Wyman Elementary fundraiser at Pete's Pumpkin Patch.  It was a little cold but lots of fun.

Day of Fun at Kokomo Joe's

Zack, Tanner, Dave and I spent the day riding go-karts, playing miniature golf, eating ice cream, playing arcade games and hitting some golf balls.  Fun Times! 

Lunch with the Girls

Lunch at Camille's with Analese and Cashaye.  Love them!

Alpaca Near Our Missouri Home

Foster Adoption Carnival

 We attended the Rolla Annual Foster Adoption Carnival.  Children who are available for adoption attend the carnival every year with the public invited to come meet them to see if they might be a good fit for their family.  We decided to attend because of Zack and Tanner being adopted by us as foster parents.  I was curious how this would work.  It was well organized, and there were about 10 children ages 5-17 there.  They were with a "buddy' from the Missouri S&T University Sororities and Fraternities.  They seemed to be having a good time.  The sororities and fraternities were amazing and came up with some very fun games for everyone.  Zack and Tanner had a really great time.  I asked Zack if he thought it would be sad to have gone to one of these when he was 8 and open for adoption.  He said it was fun, but it would be sad if no one chose you.  I thought so too.  I guess it is pretty successful though.  I suppose if even one child is adopted, it is a success.   We didn't adopt any more children :-)  But I was tempted ;-)

It helps if you stick out your tongue . . .

Again with the tongue . . .

And more tongue . . .

I think they both enjoyed this game a little too much :-)