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This year I thought it would be fun to have a Halloween party with costumes and games. L to R: Tessa, Myla, Crystal, Avery, Anderson, James, Seth, Paige, Cade, Karlee, Lucas (in front) Kaylee and Abbey I let them all invite a few friends but since it was just days before Halloween a lot of kids had a lot going on and came and went.   I loved the costumes. We had the princesses. Tessa, Karlee & Crystal  We had animals: Lucas (turtle), Abbey (dog), and Karsyn (Hello kitty) We had Ninja's: James, Avery, and Seth  We had defenders of freedom: Cade (Bumblebee) & Andesron (soldier)  and a Miscellaneous group: Paige (vampire), Myla Cyrus (Hannah Montana), and Kaylee (Asoka - Star Wars Clone Wars)  and a big witch and a baby witch  This was a cool games. We divided up in small groups and wrapped a mummy. First group to use all their toilet paper won - only thing - they had to work as a group.  Paige & Karlee  Logan, James & ...

I think I love holidays so much because my husband makes this kind of thing fun! He bought the kids baskets for a big lunch and Easter egg hunt with all his family and cousins. There was a really nice spread. Lots of yummy food. They were actually having a burping contest that I think James was winning (or trying to at least) with Sadie in a close second. Abbey playing in the ice that was dumped out after the party. She loved walking through it and eating it (grass, dirt, and all) The swim party after the picnic was a big success. Grandma Nette bought all the grandkids new swimming suits.  Cody and Chase hanging out by the pool. My darling daughter - turned into a bathing beauty. Macey, Paige, Sadie, Jordyn & James playing crazy kid games. Can you tell who is orchestrating this game? Paige loved her suit, and was glad Grandma Nette bought her the right one (one that covered her tummy) - she is such a good girl. Once Abbey got in the pool it was almost ...