Gratitude in all things

Attitude of Gratitude

While I am cleaning up and putting away all of the Halloween decorations, I want to share some photos I took a few days ago while at the grocery store. This horse and cart pulled up and dropped off a lady so she could go get her groceries. I laughed to myself thinking, buddy, there is no place to park your cart. The driver of the cart circled the parking lot while he waited. It was a beautiful Indian summer day so this scene was a refreshing change from all of the hub bub about the election, the state of the economy and foreign fuel. This fellow seemed to overcome some of those issues for a moment. I live in Lehi, Utah a western pioneer town. Things are a little slower here and during that moment in time, I felt an attitude of gratitude. I understand that there is a lot that all of us are trying to accomplish in this world, but take time to slow down for a moment and give thanks for what we have as well as the opportunity to create more in our lives.

Happy Halloween

We made it. This has been so much fun sharing this Halloween holiday with you. You and the many web friends that I have made, are the reason this has been one of the most fun Halloweens that I have ever had. Remember that today is the last day to sign up for the free Halloween patterns, so if you haven't signed up do that and I will send them to you. They may be a little late to use this year, but it will be fun for next year. I am spending the day getting ready for the trick or treaters, making sure that my yard is safe, the garden hose is rolled up and put away and the leaves (they can get slippery when damp or icy)have been swept up and discarded. I want to make sure there is nothing that they will get hurt on. Please take a minute to review good safety precautions at your home so that everyone will have a safe and happy Halloween. Deb ps make sure you have your cameras ready. You will want to keep the memories.

Last Minute Halloween Fun

I just got an invitation to visit the Holiday Queen. She tells me that there is a giveaway posted on her blog. Let's go check it out. www.holidayqueen.blogspot.com click on the posting title to link over.

Last Minute Halloween Treats

Halloween Blog Party Chef

Here is my Bubble Tea creator (my son) and his wife. Brian and Raquel Steele. They have opened their home to a lot of our family parties. Thanks to them for their support with this Halloween Blog Party and the whole vampire crew. I love you, Happy Halloween to all of those who have supported this event, there are so many of you that made this possible with the sharing of your ideas, your enthusiasm, your pictures and your links. You know who you are and I am among good company when I am with you. This is the last week and I am already wondering "What's next"? For right now, let's enjoy the rest of the party!

Vampires!

I told you they were coming. This is a rowdy group especially that little batman! This is some of my family. Halloween is one of our favorite celebrations. It is everyones chance to get creative and my kids are some of the most creative people I know.

Party Time

We are really getting close to Halloween now. I think there are a few more guest on their way, the more the merrier. I heard it is a bunch of vampires.

Great Party Favor Ideas From Insightful Nana

Please visit
Insightful Nana for the free Halloween Printables. These adorable headers can make you bags of treats extra special or help you create fun party favors for the guests. You will want to make sure you get these little "treats"!

Free Party Favor Patterns AVAILABLE UNTIL OCT. 31, 2009

Make sure that you sign up to receive your free patterns, They can be customized for your party. Add glitter, ruffled crepe paper, ribbons and other embellishments to create your own party decorations and favors.

Welcome, Come Join in the Fun!

The party is in full swing now. We have a lot of guest mulling around. Their are a couple of vampires and a few more skeletons, and those mischevious gargoyles. We do have a kids section in the left sidebar, so stop by there for some free downloads. Also, make sure you sign up to get your party favor printables. The printables can be personalized to go with your Halloween Party theme. We will be sending those out on Monday so make sure you are on the list. Have fun and help yourself to the refreshment recipes on the right sidebar.

Party On!

Who invited the gargoyles? They are throwing popcorn everywhere!

Party Collage

There is so much going on at the party. Please make sure that you sign up for you party download.

Welcome, we are glad you could join the party!

Make sure you visit our archives for more Halloween Ideas!

We are having such a good time!

I think that these two may have had a little too much punch. They do seem to be having a good time. This couple is the life of the party so you can imagine what the rest of the guests are like! LOL. I know that the jokes that my husband is telling really aren't all that funny.

Caramel Apples

WOW! Caramel Apples! Yummy.
Grams just arrived at the party with a fun tray of apples. Thanks so much for the treats and thanks for coming to our party.

We need more refreshments!

Dear Guests, we are a little low on refreshments so if any of you have some fun Halloween goodies and treats I could post please leave me your link. I think I will visit Kristy and bring some decorated Halloween cookies over. This is a potluck party so feel free to bring whatever you would like to the party. Deb Make sure you check the right sidebar for some Caramel Popcorn and a glass of Pumpkin Bubble Tea.

Halloween Decorations for the Door

What a warm welcome. I could not resist posting this adorable door decoration from A Soft Place to Land. She is also having a Halloween event and you are invited to visit her blog
A Soft Place to Land

Cottage Way of Life, a blog to "die" for!

I love parties! This is so much fun. We have some new guests at the party, Sue and Sarah from Cottage Way of Life. The gals are counting down the days until Halloween. They have invited us to stop by their blog and I am telling you, it is to "die" for, you'll see what I mean. They wanted to bring the spirits, hum I may need to think about that for a moment. It all looks a little spooky to me. Have fun visiting them, then stop back when you can, we will have more fun decorating coming up and free party favors for everyone who is in our guest book. Make sure you sign up before you go.

Pumpkin Heads

Okay, one more pumpkin picture. This one is from the blog
Cottage Way of Life. I am glad that the gals over there accepted my invitation to join our party, you just have to go by for a visit. Just a warning, be careful what you eat or drink there. I saw a lot of poison bottles sitting around. Let them know that the Cottage in the Country suggested you go by for a spell. He he, it is very late so that may not be all that funny but hey, this has been a great party and as long as you are out Trick or Treating, you may as well stop by. They are offering a tutorial on making their old timey poison bottles. Fun Stuff!