Pool Party: More October happenings

October was a busy month! Goodness! Although, in truth- I think every month is busy for the Pool clan. October was just more of the same.
After she broke her shoulder, Nina spent the weekend with us. I picked her up on Friday after I got back from the Advocat's Luncheon, and she stayed until Monday after her Dr's appointment when Kim got home.
Macie had to make a literary pumpkin for school. Brenna had done this same project, and I remember how time consuming it was and how challenging it was for my non creative self. She did Junie B Jones, and I had to definitely think outside of the box for it!

I have since wised up with Macie Claire! I give her a few options that I consider doable and let her choose from them. She chose the book Olivia Clause. (and lucky for me I found one on the internet to copy!) She did all the painting on her own!

And then I helped with the rest. I think it turned out pretty cute!!

And much easier than Junie B Jones.
I took Nina to the Dr on Monday morning to find out the plan for her shoulder. Vicki went with us.

We were all heartbroken to hear that she would need surgery. The dr I talked to in Weatherford said she would not need surgery, but the specialist in Ft Worth said it was the only way she would get use from that arm again. HELLO- she needs to be able to use it! So we set up surgery. I was so relieved knowing Kim was on her way home to help out. Not that I didn't WANT to take care of her myself, but with a job and two little girls, it was going to be hard. I was thankful for the reinforcements.
The girls had dress up days at school all week for Red Ribbon Week.
Hawaiian Day

Black out day

Team Up Against Drugs day

This was the best we could do for a team jersey

Pirate Day (Drugs Arrrrr Bad)

Pajama Day (put drugs to sleep)

Brenna, Maylee, Macie and I went to the School Carnival on Friday night. The kids had fun......we will leave it at that since that is all that matters! LOL!

Macie tried on her costume. It was a hand me down from her Mrs. Sara. It belonged to her granddaughter Hannah. Here is the picture she sent me of Hanna wearing it about 12 years ago...

And Macie Claire all these years later!

SO cute!!!!
On Saturday we went to the neighborhood hayride to trick or treat. Brenna wore her new witch costume, but Macie had already decided to go as a Mommy to this event. She and Maylee were both Mommy's. This was the best I could do with a Mommy costume!

It was a great night with great friends. I am so thankful for our neighborhood. And while I think it would be awesome to not live so far from town, I wouldn't trade the relationships we have built here for anything!

BFF's

Landry, Brenna, and Vaydin

All of the tractors and trailers pulling out to go trick or treating!

On Sunday we went over to Pops and Memaw's for dinner. I loved this picture of the kiddos playing with scraps of wood. I remember sitting outside of Dad's shop when I was little and doing the exact same thing for hours on end! Two pieces of wood, a few nails, and a hammer could keep me entertained!

After we ate, I got the girls dressed and ready to go to the Central Christian Trunk or Treat. Macie wore her witch costume this time!

The Central Christian Trunk or Treat is a tradition for the Pool girls. We have gone since Brenna started staying at Mrs. Nikki's. She looks forward to it every year because she gets to hang out with her friend Tia. Macie has only missed one year- which is the year she was sick and had to stay at Nina's while Brenna went. Both kids love getting to see Mrs. Nikki and Tia, as well as Mrs. Sara who is always in the kitchen serving hot dogs and nachos. It's a fun evening for all of us, and a tradition that we love.

This girl loves her some Mrs. Nikki!

I just couldn't get over how cute they both looked in their witch costumes!!

Monday was Halloween. But since we had gone to the school carnival on Friday, the hayride on Saturday, and the Trunk or Treat on Sunday- we opted to stay HOME on Halloween!!! Josh and Macie finally got around to carving their pumpkin. Brenna wanted NO part of it. She was scared to death that she would have to touch the inside of it, so she made sure she stayed clear of the festivities. Macie, however, was all over it!