For the first time ever we took the kids trick or treating. We had taken Hallie to the ward Halloween party before but we never stay for the trick or treating part because it starts too late.  We went again this year and continued the tradition of leaving early. (We have a strict bedtime schedule. If you ever want to watch my kids the day after they stay up late you are welcome to.lol)Anyway, Hallie is old enough to remember now and since Halloween fell on a Monday night (Family Night) Ben went with us. Hallie and I were both very excited. We went with our neighbors the Forgan’s who have a 3 year old boy who Hallie just loves. We went around the neighborhood and collected the loot.  Hallie was very polite and said “Thank you berry much” after receiving candy. I felt like a kid filled with excitement just watching her have so much fun.

I decided that I would do a thankful journal with Hallie for the month of November. Each day she draws something she is thankful for and then she gets a piece of her halloween candy. 16 days into and it’s going really well.