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The Clothes and Costumes of October

 Several weeks ago Sarah Kate decided she wanted to be Tinkerbell for Halloween.  Emily wanted to be a cat.  So, they wore those costumes to their school Costume Carnival.



 The night of the "intruder," when eight police officers were at my house,  the girls were wearing their Christmas clothes.  Don't you know those officers thought we were CRAZY?  We had done a little photo shoot with Kelly for an article she is doing for a magazine in December.  
 On Halloween it was Pirate day at school.  Emily decided she would just stay in pirate costume to go Trick or Treating.  SK asked if she could wear Emily's cat costume.
We had such a fun night out trick or treating!
Sarah Kate organized her candy and was very particular about what she would let me and Steve eat.  Emily dumped hers on the floor and it was a free for all.  They are so different!!!!

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Kandi said…
We told our girls that there was a 33% candy tax for us to take them trick or treating. I know, pretty high, right? Surprisingly, they took that seriously and dumped their bags and separated out candy for us when we got home. I think we got the 33% they didn't like, but it worked out well for me since our neighbors were especially fond of York Peppermint Patties and Junior Mints this year. :-) I'm laughing thinking about the police officers seeing Emily and SK dressed for Christmas!
7:22 AM
Unknown said…
Laurie your girls are so cute and remind me so much of my nieces. And I just cracked up thinking of those police showing up with the girls in in their Christmas clothes :)
8:02 AM
Brandi said…
Stopping by to comment on your testimony from Kelly's blog. I cried and cried when I was reading it! As I am about to turn 30 next year, I sometimes feel that God has forgotten about my desire to be a wife and mom. I try to trust that I will be happy with whatever His plan for me, but it is hard to understand why He'd give me a desire he doesn't intend to fulfill, ya know? While I try to use this time to draw closer to the Lord, I find myself discouraged more often than not. Thank you for sharing your story so that I (and others) can remember to always trust in the Lord, as His plan will become evident in His own time!
8:02 AM
Unknown said…
I justw wanted to thank you for sharing your testimony on Kelly's blog.

Oh, and I just read your Intruder post.....made.my.day!
8:42 AM
Tracy said…
I love the costumes! How cute!
2:45 PM
Danae said…
I love when my children get to dress up all month! Picking one costume can seem like cruel and unusual punishment to little ones. Your girls are darling!
8:44 AM
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