Rogers Family: Bryson-Alisa-Elliana-Kade: Kade's first trick or treating adventure

Bryson and I had such a good time taking the kids trick or treating (and no it wasn't just because we get to eat the majority of their candy either. ;)). They were both adorable in their costumes. Elliana was a ladybug and Kade was a red hot chili pepper. Elliana, this being her second trick or treating experience, was showing baby Kade the ropes. He slept through the majority of the day, but Elliana seemed to really enjoy it. She was very sweet telling everybody please and thank you. :) She loved her 'nummy nummies.' We mostly went to our family's houses and the the trunk or treat at both Ebenezer and Canaanland. I think we went 7 places Saturday night and it took us 4 hours to make those rounds! Everybody was thrilled to see the babies, so we had to stop and visit a while at each house. I so look forward to these special memories we are making as a family of 4 now. I truly cherish each day I am blessed with my husband and two wonderful babies.
We are planning on putting up our Christmas tree this weekend. Yes, I know it's only the begininng of November, but the Christmas season passes so quickly that I want to start celebrating as early as possible. Besides, it's a lot of work decorating and I'd like to have a little time to enjoy all the hard work. I can't wait to see how Elliana responds to the tree once it's up. I bet she'll love the lights and all the 'baws.' I just hope I'm not fighting her about leaving the ornaments on the tree. I have an inkling I will be though.
Bryson is finishing up on Kade's toy box. He's has all the boards cut and sanded, so he only has to put it together and add the finish. It looks really good already. He decided on a toy box for Kade since he did a cradle for Elliana. I think it's so special that he's hand making each of his kids a keepsake for when they are older; not to mention they are useful now. My dad made a cradle for us when we were little. The problem was he only made one cradle and he had 7 kids! Amberly eneded up with it since she had the first grandbaby. Anyhow, Elliana and Kade will both have something to take with them when they get married that their daddy made for them. I'm thankful Bryson is such a handy man and that he wants to do this for his babies.