Grammy Phyl was able to spend a few days with us this past week. She was able to watch Jace a few mornings while I worked which was nice. We shopped, ate and basically just had a good time visiting.

For Halloween this year Jace went as the Tin Man, Jaime a nerd, and Jilly as a Genie. Jaime headed off to Berlin Hts. to trick or treat while Jace and Jilly went with their cousins Trey and Erin here in Milan. Julia and her friends, Aubrey and Molly dressed up and headed around town to collect money for UNICEF. After trick or treating we head up to the school for costume judging. Grandma Jo's winning streak remains! Erin and Jilly both place first in their catagories while Jace place 3rd. Erin was the scarecrow from Wizard of Oz. Logan,Joelle's son, was the Cowardly Lion but he was unable to be there.

On Thursday we carved pumpkins! The kids had a blast. Julia at first said she was to old to carve pumpkins but I explained to her she only had 3 more years of pumpkin carving left so with a tear in her eye she gave in and carved one too. Jace had more fun putting his hand in the fish bowl than playing with the guts. Jaime and Jill were the eager ones and even helped clean up.