And the Band Plays On

It's not just from my childhood, or my dad's, or even his mothers. We are now the proud new owners of a piano that goes back almost a century. I have a picture of my grandparents standing in front of this piano at their wedding.
I like antiques and even more so when I know the history behind something that has been in the family but I almost am speechless when I look at this piano. The history it has. And now my children will have it become apart of their childhood.
This was moved to the house last night "after business hours" and bedtime for my two and was in the house in less than 30 minutes. When the kids woke up this morning they walked in almost in disbelief. Mckinley whispered  "a big one".

"Tank You SO Much"

I can remember how excited I was on Halloween. We would order Chinese every year and after we were all home we'd eat dinner and then get ready to go out. I don't remember how exhausting it was. My parents did a really good job of concealing this. 

The kids were so excited and could hardly wait to eat Chinese after we were all home. I walked through the evening a million times I think. So after the last piece of rice had been cleaned up (or so I thought. I'm STILL stepping on it) we raced upstairs and started the mad dash of getting the 'Hulk' and 'Snow White' ready. This being our official 2nd year of going Trick or Treating we walked out and were ready with a stroller and juice on hand. Both of them did really good and Mckinley was happy to have Braxton push her house from house. They learned the routine pretty well and when we'd arrive at the next porch they'd both get their buckets ready and ring the bell. Braxton remembered to say Trick or Treat and when I asked Mckinley what she should say she said "Tank you SO much". This would get them both another handful!

After about an hour we went home and looked through the loot. Then it was bath time and bed. I can't believe another Halloween has come and gone.