Happy Halloween

We have Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and Doc McStuffins this year.  Julia went out with the kids but our rule is "If you can't say 'trick or treat' or 'thank you', you don't get candy.", so she was just along for the ride.

Doc McStuffins:

 Princess Leia:

Luke Skywalker:

 Julia making sure she gets in on the action:

 

All the costumes:

 

 Happy Halloween!

See you soon, Granny

JD's grandmother died this afternoon after battling a short period of illness due to a variety of infections.  She was 95 years old and an amazing woman who lived independently until the last month of her life.  She leaves behind 6 children, 4 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, one brother and sister-in-law, 15 grandchildren, 13 grandchildren-in-law, and 24 great-grandchildren (with one on the way).  She loved the Lord and left a legacy of service for His kingdom.  She heard "Well done, good and faithful servant." at 2:30 pm this afternoon.  Job well done, Granny.  We will miss you until we see you in glory.

Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. Proverbs 31:29-31.

Braces

Madelyn got braces and an expander on Wednesday.  She has a crossbite (Her top and bottom teeth are misaligned.)  She'll be sporting this look for about a year.  She's had a bit of discomfort and has to speak slowly so as to not slur her words.  She hasn't really complained, though, which, quite frankly, I'm very surprised by.

Here's a picture of our metal mouth: