We had a great Halloween this year. Caleb couldn't decide what he wanted to be, and then finally settled on being a doctor. He's been really into ambulances and emergency vehicles lately. Hmm...
In keeping with tradition (well, for the 2nd year in a row, anyway), Russ and I also dressed up as part of the theme. So, Caleb was our doctor, Russ was a patient, and I was a nurse. I dug out my old nursing dress that I wore at graduation 10 years ago--still fits!!
We went to the Shriner's Halloween party on Friday night: great for food and games and a little haunted walk-through area that was just spooky enough for Caleb without going overboard. Then, Saturday night, we went trick-or-treating with my sister and my niece, Maesa. My sister lives in a small town nearby our city, in one of the newly developed areas of town. Believe me when I say that it was the place for trick-or-treating. I have never had so many kids come to our house for Halloween as what went on in this neighborhood. We showed up and there was candy on hand, then my mom and I made a run to the store for 4 more bags, and then we finally had to shut the door and turn off the light because we ran out of everything. I guess I know where we are going next year!
Tomorrow is Russ' birthday. He has mentioned that he pretty much just wants news of Asher as a gift--and I can't give it to him. Without going into a long and confusing explanation of the situation, we sent our papers to China in August and are currently waiting to hear back (our LOA for those reading this who are familiar with it all). It is taking longer this time than it did with Caleb, and lately we have been hearing rumors that it is going long for many families--for various reasons out of our control. I'm having a bit harder time of it this time around. I think with Caleb, I had never been a parent before, so I worried a little, but I just didn't know much of anything anyway. Now that I am a parent, I'm aware of all these things that could happen. H1N1, lead poisoning, bad weather, earthquakes, and any number of things. Call me crazy, I know it will be fine. But for anyone out there who prays.....we could use some right now. Thanks!
