Cotton Candy, Sweet and Low, Let Me See that Tootsie Roll!

Ahhh... October! It is my favorite month of the year. It follows September, my least favorite month of the year (and the reason for no September blogs). October is a month of anticipation for me. I love the crisp evenings, the fall decor, pulling a sweatshirt over your head for the first time...
I love Halloween. I love picking out costumes, buying pumpkins, and stocking up on candy. This year Rebecca is going to dress as Thumbelina for Halloween. Sarah has no opinion on costumes, so I am enjoying picking one out for her. I am sure this will be the last year I get to choose a Halloween costume. I am so excited to take my girls trick or treating!
Another reason I love this month- it is the beginning of the Christmas season. I am getting everything ready for my church's first Christmas Concert on December 4th, which is only two months away! As soon as Halloween ends, the fun of Thanksgiving and Christmas begins! The stores already have Christmas merchandise on display!
I have even began Christmas shopping. Mom and Dad- done! Grandmother- done, two aunts-done! I am always on the hunt for the "perfect" gift! I have a pretty good idea of what I am getting my diva girls.... Rebecca's list grows everyday.
But back to the month at hand....
I still enjoy dressing up for Halloween, even at my (undisclosed) age!  Last year I went as a doctor. I may recycle that costume since I don't have a huge need for the scrubs hanging in my closet!