We had a wonderful Halloween weekend. Friday during the day we went to a friends house for a party for all of Maddy's friends. It was a great time and so fun to see them play together, these are children that Maddy has spent the last three Halloweens with and they have such an amazing bond. We ate snacks, I chatted with the other Mom's and the girls played and played and played. On Friday night we visited our neighbors for some special treats. We love our neighborhood, everyone is so friendly and really gets into the spirit of ANY holiday. We were disappointed that Bill wasn't able to join us.... he had a few last minute patients that needed to see him for emergency adjustments. He is always so accommodating and is truly a Dr. that cares for his patients, but unfortunately that may mean he gets home very late. We then went to a fall festival at Sonrise Bible Church in Rotterdam. They have tons of indoor games, activities and a bouncy bounce outside for the children to play on. Daddy was able to meet up with us at the Church enjoy some family time for Halloween. Maddy was dressed up this year as a China Doll. I ordered her Asian dress from China and she was lucky to already have the umbrella, that was given to her by her Gram in TN. She loved her costume and had a blast at the festival. We decided to go out for a bite to eat and then head home. Saturday and Sunday were sure to be busy.
Saturday morning Bill was up early and off to Church for his monthly "David's Mighty Men" meeting. This is a wonderful men's ministry where men can connect... they eat breakfast and Pastor Stan leads an informal study. This year they are studying Bill's favorite new book. What's So Great About Christianity by Dinesh D'Souza. He has read it at least 3 times, inside and out and is passionate about this book. He hopes everyone will take the time to read it. It is truly life changing! After his meeting he went back to the office to see a few patients that needed emergency Saturday adjustments and then was able to come home. He loves his patients but Georgia was playing at 3:30 so nothing was standing in the way of watching that game :) Around 4pm, Mom and Merritt came up to spend the night at the house and watch Maddy. For Bill's birthday coming up on the Nov. 5th, I purchased tickets to see Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman. We were so looking forward to a night out together to enjoy some great music. We went out to this wonderful French restaurant in downtown Albany. It is so quaint and just perfect for a date night out. After dinner, we went to the Palace Theatre and enjoyed an amazing concert. It was sold out and you cannot imagine the energy in that building. It was definitely a night to remember!
Sunday was relaxing, Bill and I went to early service. Maddy stayed home with Hamma and Grandpa Mernon since she is fighting a nasty cold. After service, we came home and celebrated Bill's Birthday. Hamma and Maddy decorated the house, made a cake and we ate homemade Chili and Mummy dogs. Of course, my mother found some new recipe for her and Maddy to put together. Mummy dogs, full size Nathan's cheese hot dogs, with breadsticks wrapped around them. They really did look like Mummy's .... they were so cute and appropriate for the weekend... They were awesome by the way!!!! After all of the activity, Bill and Grandpa Mernon took an afternoon ride to scout out a few hunting places in the area, I cleaned up around the house and Maddy and Hamma took a walk around the neighborhood. It was a great day! Next weekend Maddy and I are going to spend a weekend in Oneonta, going to Fly Creek Cider Mill with Hamma, Aunt Kelly and cousin Carter. Going to a Thanksgiving Dinner for my Mom's sorority and will visit some friends, I haven't seen a while. Daddy is going North, to a small town near Canton for his annual waterfowl hunting trip on the St. Lawrence river... with his Dad, Merritt and a friend. Let's pray they get lots of birds!!!
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