Everything has gone by in a blur since we went to quilt market, and I’m still trying to catch up on life.   When the nutjob who scheduled Halloween to coincide with Homecoming ever comes in front of me, you can bet I’ll give them a piece of my mind!

One of the things on the agenda for the week was an annual Halloween concert, performed by all grades who were participating in band – from the 4th graders on up.  DD#2 has taken up the clarinet, and she was dressed up as a victim of a vampire for her performance (and only squeaked once during her songs):

Then Friday night was trick-or-treating at the ball field:

Son-man is a Knight

DD#2 is Girl who Runs with Pumpkin

DD#3 was an M&M, but she had to have a bat painted on her cheek, too.

All of this sugary fun was followed by the coronation of the homecoming court, the homecoming football game and then the after-party at my MIL’s church.   I sent JD home with the kids after the treat parts, and DD#1 and I attended the game and then I dropped her off with MIL afterwards, so she could enjoy the after-party and help MIL out with the event.

Then, Saturday morning was the homecoming parade and carnival with a theme of Texas (so original, I know):

Mr. Garrison Opening the Parade with the Texas Colors

Second Graders were Texas Rangers (DD#3 in the photo with the black cowboy hat)

Third Graders were the Tigua Indians (Runs with Pumpkins DD#2 is there in front of the pueblo)

The Eighth graders didn’t have a float, so DD#1 spent her time holding a friend’s baby boy while the manly-man spent his time filling up young Cass’s stroller with all of the candy everyone was throwing at him!

By Saturday night, I was D*O*N*E — I layed around the house and read an entire book, having no energy for anything else.  This week looks more promising, as the only thing I have scheduled is Sacred Arts tomorrow.  Whew, this mom needs a break!