Haiti Halloween

I remember being a kid and getting magazines in the mail filled with Halloween costumes.  For months I would look through the magazine dreaming of what I should be.  A princess?  A 50's girl, poodle skirt and side pony tail?  My favorite costume was when I was in 2nd grade, I was a black cat (classy I know).  I must say I have gotten quite a kick looking at pictures of friends in the states participating in Halloween today.  I am pleased to report there have been a few Halloweenish activities around here as well.

This afternoon consisted of a scavenger hunt with the missionary kids.  Pirate costumes and all, they searched the property for clues to find the hidden treasure.  Once the treasure was found full of candy and fun toys, they were reminded that our true treasure is Christ.

Deborah went to the airport today to pick up her mom and sister who are coming in for the week and I volunteered to watch some of her kids.  They were quick to accept and we enjoyed an afternoon of activities.  Movie time...

Movie time began with 5 kids and concluded with 8 :)

In honor of Fall I also made some pumpkin cupcakes.  HUGE thanks to my mom for sending me the ingreedients: 1 box of white cake mix + 1 can of pumpkin + cream cheese icing = oh so easy and super tasty cupcakes!

I enjoyed my cupcake, simple and sweet, with extra icing of course. The kiddos enjoyed putting their decorative skills to the test and added some fun sprinkles.

The boys "decorating" their cupcakes

 As you celebrate Halloween today check out the blog below for some fun and interesting facts on Halloween & Reformation Day:

http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/