To be honest with you I’ve had a hard time finding my smiles this past week. I have really been down and discouraged since the election. I’ve never in my life been as disappointed and upset about an election as I am this one. Romney is such a good man and he would have been the best president America has had in years….. I am absolutely dumbfounded that Americans could elect Obama over a good man like Romney. I’ve cried all week…… in fact I feel so low and so worried about what will happen to American under 4 more years of Obama’s leadership, I probably wouldn’t even do a post today if I didn’t have Halloween smiles to share with you.
Halloween is a really fun and happy time for our family…. mainly because Halloween is our Claire Bear’s birthday.
She was due in November…. but 11 years ago just as Mindy was about to take 2 year old E.J. out trick or treating, Claire decided she wanted to get in on the fun too. Mindy and Ernie had to abruptly leave our church party and make a dash to the hospital. John and I took little E.J. to get his candy…. and Ernie took Mindy to have her baby girl. Claire surely played a trick on all of us.
I think that she is a darling little witch….. don’t you? What joy this dear girl brings to our family. It is appropriate that she was born during Trick or Treating because she is sweeter than any candy!
I miss seeing all my Utah grandkids on Halloween but we surely have fun with these three. This year we had Thor, a zombie and a candy witch.
Austin had a hard time decided on which super hero he would be this year but Thor finally won out. Our family can rest easy knowing that we have this brave, strong guy in our midst.
However, his big brother is another story.
What happened to our handsome E.J.???? How did this awful looking zombie take over our cute kid? I guess it has something to do with him being 13 now and in Middle school…. I suppose scary is cooler than cute. I’m glad it was for just one night.
After taking our pictures we all went down to the neighbor’s for dinner.
The neighbors always have a Halloween potluck dinner. We are made to feel welcome. That makes us smile.
What fun we have with our little spooks.
After dinner there are presents to open and trick or treating to do. I think it was very thoughtful of Claire to surprise us all and make her entrance into this world on Halloween. It surely makes a fun birthday celebration.
Claire, you fill our hearts with lots and lots of smiles. We are so thankful to have you in our family.
That is the story of our Happy Halloween Birthday. It makes me happy to think of it.
I hope that you all are doing well. Pray for our country. Pray for our President. We need it more than ever. Have a good week. Hugs, Lura
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Happy Birthday to your cutie pie Claire! We have a Claire too! Your family is indeed, very much like ours Lura!!!
Hugs, and chin up. Tis not what we wanted either for the election, but we must back our president, and hope and pray for the best.
xo Kris
Claire looks just adorable and I know you loved being with her for her birthday. You have a darling family!!!
What a wonderful family you have, Lura.Your Claire is darling.Looks like Halloween was fun. The election surprised a lot of us.
You have such beautiful grandchildren Lura. How fun that Claire was born on Halloween. What a treat that was!! I am sending you much love and upholding your heart in my prayers. Love you. xxoo
She is a very pretty witch indeed. In fact, all your grandchildren are beautiful. You have been blessed with a wonderful family.
while i don't think i need to back the president, i'll pray....it is very depressing especially when i think about the future of my little ones :( but we have to have faith..we know how it all ends. good wins, but not without a fight. and i'm ready to fight!! :)
happy birthday to beautiful sweet claire!!! hope she had a wonderful day!
I loved your Halloween smiles. Your grandchildren are so adorable. I can tell that Claire at a wonderful birthday celebration. How could she not with such an awesome grandmother.
The pictures were spectacular and I loved their costumes.
As for the election; I did receive an email with a good perception as to why. I will email you it. It helped me. I still feel so sorry for the Romney family.
Hugs and blessings! Stay well!!
A lovely post full of smiles,And Claire the cutest witch ever.You have a beautiful farmily.Thanks for sharing them with us.Yes we all need to keep praying for the President that he does the right thing for all of us.Love you.(HUGS)
What a great Halloween you all had, such fun with these lovely grandchildern all looking so fantastic...lovely also of your neighbours to have such a great supper for you all...now I expect you will all be looking forward to Thanksgiving quickly followed by Christmas...my how quickly this year has passed us by...
Sending lots of love and hugs xx
Oh, Claire looks so adorable...the rest are great costumes, too!
I'm trying to have faith, but it is a bit worrisome and quite scary.
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