October has been an eventful month! Between Halloween, being sick (both Dawson and I) and Dawson's primary program - we made it!

Dawson had a wonderful Halloween. We kicked off the holiday a week early at our ward potluck. Brother Eggenburger took the kids' picture and it turned out darling. Dawson's friends Joshua and Parker came with us to our trunk or treat and had a great time. Trunk or treat is similar to trick or treating, but everyone decorates the trunk of their car, the cars line up and the kids go trick or treating from car to car and get candy. It's a lot of fun!

Following that week, I became sick with cold/flu. It was a trying week between home and work duties, but Dawson was a Prince! Little children are such great care takers when we are ill. I appreciated Dawson's patience so much. I told Dawson it was a good thing he was a magician for Halloween - now if he could cast a spell to make me better - I'd love it! He not only said he'd do that, but he offered to get rid of my fat arms I complain about so much. So compassionate they are.

Dawson's primary program was a hit! It was my first experience watching him in a "performance" type program. I was very proud in how he handled himself and his confidence. He got right up there and did his part. He had to stand before the entire congregation and say "The mother's role is nurturing the family". We joked about how different it is to be on the stand and look out in the audience. But he thought it was great. He loved it! What a ham!

Dawson is recovering from a cold himself. Each day getting better. It's been a rocky start to Winter. He still can't wait for snow. It means Santa is coming!!