Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween Then and Now

Here's my beloved with our two adorable children carving pumpkins. I guess this tradition of carving pumpkins is timeless. Thirty years ago I was doing the same thing with my dad. It looks like my life has come full circle.









1978 Scotty and I are carving pumpkins with my Dad. He's the hansome one with the Jet Black hair.




Disney on Ice - Halloween Day

What a Momentous Day.!!! Jaq, Aubrey, my mom and I went to see Princesses on Ice Halloween Day. Funny Story actually about how this all came about. I went to frozen yogurt one day after school with the Kiddos and Jaq found the Sacramento Bee. Being the reader that he is, he was sure to tell my all about an ad he read in the paper about Disney Princesses on Ice coming to Sacramento. Of course, not wanting to admit that he himself wanted to watch those yellowed hair beauties in all their glory, he was quick to point out that this would be a wonderful surprise for Aubrey. Well, he was just so excited about the article that I couldn't resist. I called my mom immediately to tell her all about Jaq's advanced reading skills and his ability to let me in on the entertainment venue coming to Sacramento. She was so tickled that she volunteered to get the tickets. Well, it's a good thing Jaq can read because I never would have known about this show coming to town.
I must say it was such a marvelous experience and a great way to celebrate Halloween. My mom bought the perfect seats. We could see all the skaters so clearly. The kids were so fun to watch. They both sat through the whole thing and they thoroughly enjoyed it. It was truly magical!! The costumes, the music and the skating were a sight to behold. After the show was over, we passed by this statue of Cinderella. The cutest thing happened!!!! I just want to freeze frame all of it in my mind forever. Jaq reached down and grabbed Aubrey's hand and said, come on Aubrey let's get a picture with Cinderella. I of course did not want to spend 20 bucks on a picture but, being the sucker that I am I just had to give in. I just have never seen the two of them act like this before. Both of them usually cry at the sight of any type of Disney character. They both stood in line holding hands then when it was their turn they jumped on this Statue's lap so quickly. They were totally enamored by her. As soon as the photographer counted to three they had the biggest smiles on their faces. I now own the picture along with the Disney Magnetic Label. What a great day!!!

A Day Home with Daddy