We have enjoyed a few weeks of something as close to Indian Summer as we are ever going to see. After the first snow of the season (see a few posts ago) we had temperatures in the mid 40's for a couple of weeks. Michelle and I had to go see a surgeon in Edmonton yesterday, and we saw a few flurries both directions, but nothing serious.
Then last night, we got the first significant snow, 5 inches and counting. Now, that is nothing to brag about, except that you would have thought you were in LA with all the spin-outs and jack-knifed trucks. We were supposed to be having a Ward Primary party, complete with YW and YM sponsored spook alley, at the church building, which sits at the top of Beacon Hill. So, over the river and through the woods we go, until traffic stops dead still. We moved 3 car lengths in 55 minutes, which is just long enough to exhaust all patience.
Long Story Short? Activity canceled. Time to have an impromptu "trunk-or-treat" at a neighborhood elementary school parking lot. So here we are in the cold, doing what Mormons do best, chat while the kids run rampant. The children dressed up in costumes, and the little ones were miserably cold, but still eager to accept candy freebies.
Some decorated vehicles. We did not. The Halloween Curmudgeon lives! (evil laugh)
Our friend Lockie and his dad, for whom Lockie saves all the crusts of sandwiches, and apple cores. Looks like Dad needs a little more nourishment.
Samuel (aka Captain Peach-Fuzz, the Pirate) and Bailey.
Spider-Jaden and Tory, the conservative cowgirl, (little political joke there) in the background.
The coldest Panda I have ever seen. He forgot to bring his coat, and he was learning the lesson.
Some of the family with whom we celebrated Thanksgiving here this year. The rest of the gang is in the front of the Suburban thawing out.
"I saw mommy kissing the mass murderer, underneath the spider web last night..."
Our friend Barb made monster cupcakes for us. Every single one was different. They were dee-lish.
Samuel, Hunter, Graeme, and Joseph on their was out for the evening. They came home with full bags of goodies, including this years hot treat, chips. 
2 comments:
Wow...it looks so freezing cold there. Keep each other warm, OK? Miss you like crazy! Every time I use this cool wooden spoon you gave me when you moved I think of you. I use it every single day! XOXO to all.
It looks SOOOOOO cold there. maybe you should come to Utah where it is much warmer (LOL) and visit the Munoz family. WE MISS YOU!! We really do want to come visit you. How far of a drive is it??
I have been thinking about you guys a lot lately. WE LOVE YOU!
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