My favorite time of the year has come. I love fall, and I love Halloween. So, once again Bob is forced to tolerate my love for Halloween, as I decorate the house from top to bottom, with as much decor as my budget will allow. The top picture is the way that my house looked for Halloween night. I don't know if you can see all the spider webs that I put up and my new favorite decoration...my huge candy corns. I got those from Disneyland last year before I left the "happiest place...in anaheim" They are my new pride and joy (as far as decorations go) and they fit in with the tombstones and creepy guy in the window. I also had scary sounds playing so needless to say a few of my trick or treaters had a moment of pause before they rang the door bell. This year I decided to dress up as Queen of the Nile. I found the costume at Walmart for only 19.99 so I just couldn't pass it up. Although I must confess that one day I am going to find a Shrek and Princess Fiona costume for Bob and I to wear.
Anyway, this month was a fun one as well as we also got a chance to see our niece and nephews playing soccer. They were awesome and I got into it...a lot. I know why people put stickers on the back of their cars that say, " proud soccer mom". Now, I just have to find one that says, " proud soccer aunt" and I will be all set.

Madison, Christopher, and Aaron were amazing to watch. I was so proud and glad that we were able to see them play. Bob and I really liked the tunnel that family members make at the end of each game as each of the teams run through. It sort of reminded me of what real sport-man like playing is all about. Not matter who wins (or looks like are playing better) we each get up at the end of the game and cheer on all every team member on both teams for doing their best. I must admit it put a little tear in my eye for a moment. I think it would be fun to go to a professional game and watch each team run through a cheer tunnel at the end. So, funny to think about. We also celebrated Bob's thirty-something birthday. He doesn't really like to talk about it since he doesn't think we are old enough to be adults. I tend to agree with him. So, we just consider birthdays as a reason to have cake. I would post some pictures but apparently all the pictures were taken when everyone was leaving. silly us.
Well, that is our month in a nutshell. (insert Austin Powers line here.)
We continue to hope and pray that the County of Riverside will quickly "sign off" on our Foster application and we will have more news to share. In the mean time please keep us in your prayers.