What a week. Hayli has been out of school for conferences. We have been making Halloween gifts for her teacher, and Kylie made one for her parents.

-Went to Exploration Place to see the Monster Movie Exhibit. It was awesome, scary, and loud. Playing in the castle and airplane rooms eased the tensions of the scare.

The girls spent the night last night for movie night. We rented "Snow White and the Seven Dwarves". We curled up in our new P.J.'s (Kylie has Spongebob. Hayli has patchwork cat). We shares a cozy blanket and a bowl of popcorn. Kylie kept saying, "Isn't this picnic fun?" Hayli fell asleep just before the chase occurred and slept through Kylie squeeling and yelling "get her" as they chased the queen/old lady over the cliff. She was pretty animated. After the show was over, she went in to tell Grandpa all about it, then came back to the livingroom and wanted to watch it again.

Joe and I thought the best part of movie night was awakening to the girls coming in our room to wake us this moring.

Play Date

Kylie had a friend come play yesterday. She is about 4 months older than Kylie, and they get along so wonderfully. I made Applebutter and finished it up last night. We are eating the fuji apples like crazy - They are so good. We have already ordered more for the end of the month.

The Smells of Fall

We found a place to buy good orchard Fugi apples (no wax included) I am making applesauce - a staple with the girls and us. The smell of apples is so awesome. I am planning on teaching Hayli and Kylie to make Applebutter tomorrow. I have not done up apples in many years. I remember using everything - the peels and cores makes wonderful Cinnamon Apple Jelly. I will have to think about getting inspired to do the jelly thing.

Topping Wars

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Is it better to shoot or flick? Thanksgiving family fun!!

Halloween Practice

It's here - October. Prep for Halloween. We tried out a new recipe for popcorn balls and did a taste test with the neighbors. (Sorry Ryan and Madelyn - You will get to be taste testers again)Cheers were heard by all. Here is the recipe. It may be strange, but it is like Rice Krispie treats with a flavor twist. Kylie has decided to be Supergirl for Halloween. She tested the concept with our flour sack kitchen towel. Practice flying was halted with the arrival of her hero - Daddy! Kylie is trying so hard to convince Hayli to be a Supergirl just like her, but Hayli is leaning towards "Hanna Montana"