B & A : Trick-Or-Treat

Sunday, October 26

Trick-Or-Treat

This weekend was Stake Conference, & Thursday was Stake Temple Day. Brody & I had singed up for Baptisms (by the time we got it that was about all that we could both get into together). It was such a great day! Brody got to baptize & confirm me, that was a neat experience. After that we got to attend a sealing of a couple in our ward, Brody has gotten to know the husband pretty well through playing soccer with the the Elders Quorum on Saturday mornings. He is from Iran & she is from Turkey, & they have a little daughter together (who seems to be about 7). It was such a special thing to be a part of---when they brought the daughter in to be sealed to her parents, there was such a special spirit in that room---I have done sealings in the Temple before, but it was amazing to witness a family in our ward & think of how this will change their lives in amazing ways. It is always a great experience to see in action Heavenly Fathers plan for us and our families. I am so grateful for the gospel and the standers we have to helps us live happier lives and set good examples for those around us! I love going to the Temple, all your earthly cares seem smaller and lighter.

Friday night Brody & I went to Mickey's Halloween Treat! This was our 4th year, & we love it! I love it because there is nothing scary about it, just good clean family fun! =) This year we opted out of dressing up for it--Besides when I asked Brody what he wanted to be, and he said a 'Sales Rep relaxing on a Friday night and having fun with his wife after a long week', I think he played the part well (plus it's kind of hard to find a good modest costume with out making it yourself---and we were low on ideas this year)! =)

It was really fun! We got there right at 7:30 (when it started) & headed to the back of the park first (a little tip I read online), which was great because everyone else started at the front. So we didn't have to wait in any lines all night because we were working from back to front, while everyone else did front to back! It was genius! We followed the 'Trick-Or-Treat" route & went on our favorite rides along the way. We had a blast checking out peoples costumes, getting tons of candy, enjoying the entertainments & decorations---and I got this necklace with little Mickey's that are orange, black and white and they light up----you may be able to see bits of it in the photos. I loved it! It was such a fun date night!

When you walk in they hand you a bag for your loot...

These were two of our favorite costumes:

I love 'Monsters Inc.', and this little boy was just so cute as 'Kitty' =)

This was one of our TOP favorites---it was so cleaver! (They are premium annual pass cards) It cracked us up!

Getting ready to go on 'Toy Story Mania' (If you have not been on this ride yet---it is worth the trip & the wait)

What anyone loves to see, 0 wait time! =)

Whoo Hoo! Lot's more Candy ahead!!

While we do like candy, we always love the apple slices they hand out! After a while you need a break from the sugar! =)

Several areas in the park were turned into little dance areas with DJ's

Dig in!! =) Mmmmm....the smell of a full 'Trick-or-Treat' bag!

The 'Trick-or-Treat on the Street' parade

A Mickey ghost with the fireworks!

After a long night of fun...we were ready to head home!

Our loot (it may not look like too much, but trust me, it's a lot)---Which may have the same fate as most candy that finds its way into our home---sitting around for months until I finally throw it out. We'll see =)