The McGraths: Last couple days of October/First few of November

Monday, November 6, 2023

Last couple days of October/First few of November

Here are some highlights from the last few days of October and start of November.

On Monday, October 30th, we had a combined Halloween Activity for the Activity Day age kids. Hudson and Carter came to join in the fun as well since Steve was helping me w/ the donut game.

Nyles, Hudson, Clay, Sienna and Kaitlyn trying to eat their donut on a string.

Carter's turn. Jacob, Beau, and Ryder trying as well.

More donuts attempts.

Then drawing a story w/ their eyes closed.

Hudson especially had a great time playing w/ the other kids. Telling a Halloween story!

Hudson playing the bowling game. Kyle holding our neighbor's boy, cute baby Taft Evans (their 4th boy). More kids trying the donut on a string.

After our activity we hurried home for a quick dinner, then walked back to the church for our Stake Trunk or Treat event. Kaitlyn, Sienna, Clay, Ethan, Beau, Carter, Tate, and Nyles ready to go. Hudson pictured in the bottom one.

Tuesday morning, October 31st, the boys had their Halloween Parades at the school.

Steve called Dave so he could see them since they were in Arizona for the week.

Carter during his class Halloween Party. Carter's class w/ his teacher Senior Laureano (from Peru).

That night we went out Trick or Treating w/ the Evan's boys again. Hudson went one block then wanted to go back and take a warm bubble bath. Steve took him home and I went w/ the older boys a little longer. Piper kept an close eye on the rubber duck in Hudson's bath.

Steve took Hudson to the Butterfly Museum the next morning.

Hudson just LOVES to hold the Butterflies!

With the nice temperatures, Steve decided to put up our Christmas lights, so we're ready for December. He also decided to get up on our roof and fill in some holes in our chimney so moisture won't get in.

Carter's doing awesome at school. We appreciate all his hard work and effort! Steve also made his super yummy "Over the top, Smoked Chili." He uses beef and sausage. It's so tasty!!!

On Thursday, we decided to go to the Butterfly museum as a family.

It's so fun to hold the butterflies! Beautiful flower as well!

Since Nyles and Carter ride their bikes, Hudson is trying to ride his as well. He's getting it!

Saturday afternoon, Steve took Nyles, Carter, Nyles' friend Lincoln, and our neighbor Tim Marcinowski out to go duck hunting. It was a beautiful day.

They had a great time. Carter enjoys using the duck calls and had fun trying to teach Lincoln.

They even got a duck!

While they were gone Hudson and I went to the park to play.

And then over to the library to warm up, as there was a cold wind.

On Sunday, we had our family dinner. Since most of us are going to be gone for Thanksgiving (we're all headed out on our cruise), we decided to have Thanksgiving dinner early. It was also Conor's turn as the honoree, where we say something we like about the person and give them a gift. We also sang Happy Birthday to Steve and Cameron coming up this month. Ironically Cameron's birthday will be the day we board the ship, the 25th, and Steve's birthday is the last full day we are on the ship, the 29th.

Hudson playing the piano.

Hudson playing w/ other's shoes on his hands/feet. Honoring Conor. He loves the color orange so we gave him a soft orange blanket as one of our gifts.