Her Life That Touches Ours for Good

After a couple of days of being back home from our trip to Virginia, Cassidy did something extraordinary. After a long day of working on the computer catching up with things I could hear Cassidy doing something upstairs in the kitchen. Before long Cassidy came downstairs and told me that she had made Derek and I dinner. She said that she knew I had a hard day and that she wanted to take care of dinner so I wouldn't have to. I was pleasantly surprised. She was so excited to show me what she had done. I went upstairs to find the table set with our dinner plates, and drinking glasses. On each plate I saw peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and chips. Cassidy just told me all I had to do was pour the drinks since she didn't want to spill the drinks. I couldn't believe my eyes. My heart just melted. I had to scoop her up and give her a big, giant, hug.

I also realized she had cleaned up her mess and had put the peanut butter, jelly, bread, and chips away too. Derek came home from work shortly after and found the wonderful surprise. All three of us sat down together to enjoy the sweet labor of our delicious meal. This sweet little girl is such an example of compassion and love! She's such a great example to Derek and I! That had to be my FAVORITE peanut butter and jelly sandwich!!

Halloween 2011

I bought a Princess Lea costume last year after Halloween for Cassidy. But unfortunately, it's still too big. So Cassidy asked if she could be a Cowgirl. It turned out that she was one of the cutest little cowgirls I had ever seen.

Cassidy with her friends Reganne & Zoe

Trunk or Treat
Derek wanted to put the candy in something that went along with our Cowgirl theme so he found this box and then put a vinyl "Explosives" sign on it. He's so clever.

Cassidy with her friend Leanna

Ready to go Trick or Treating in our neighborhood. Cassidy was having fun but as soon as we finished one side of our street she was ready to turn around and head home. She wanted to help Derek pass out candy to the kids. She's such a sweetie pie. I love the little person she is! Even though I could have gone for hours.

Even our dog Oakley came with us!

Halloween Dinner: Jack-o-Lantern Pizza, Creepy Caesar Salad, Boney Breadsticks, and pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting. My dead roses added a little decor for the table too. :)

We had to buy Derek some new scissors from our friend. But he lost them. Can you find them?

All the kids that came to our door LOVED the scissors headband.

We had a nice, warm, Halloween. It's been fun decorating, reading Halloween books, dressing up, and eating lots of chocolate candy. I'm so grateful Cassidy shares her candy with her parents.