Perfect day with my Family

 anxiously awaiting the parade....

today was just a great day, all day long.  we woke up early and headed to the rice festival parade.  it has been an annual tradition.  the weather was gorgeous.  tori called her bff and their family came too.

it was obviously sunny, but nice and cool...

since we no longer have our folding chairs, we sat on blankets...and that was fun

we got lots and lots and lots of candy...this is my biggest bowl

 then we came home and rested awhile...tori went to hang out...with her friend...guess they no longer "play"...it is now "hanging out"

all week as i have weaved through the construction home, I have passed this church that was going to do a fall festival, never really thinking about it.  and then on our way home from wally world, i thought that would be fun.  after all, it is fall and my favorite time of year.  so we went and got tori and told her bff family and they came as well.

we had a great time.  and josh had some friends he knew.  we even got to go on a hayride a couple of times.  the kids won a cake and got MORE CANDY.

it was great.  i know we will make new memories and new traditions over the next 5 years, but it is enjoyable right now just to enjoy my family in the familiar.  i am thankful that i knew God's plan for over a year now.  it has given me a chance to truly appreciate these things that i have taken for granted. 

i sometimes am still a little nervous about what our new life will hold, but i am also excited.  i am excited that God chose our family, that He trusts us.

Now, to pray with my kiddoes and get ready for bed myself.  We will all sleep well after such a great day.