tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post1720221435681556688..comments2023-11-28T04:49:21.046-06:00Comments on We Are THAT Family: Why I Let My Children Dress Up for HalloweenKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-64956063176035870352008-10-27T21:18:00.000-05:002008-10-27T21:18:00.000-05:00I really like this post. I feel the same way about...I really like this post. I feel the same way about the horror movies and scary stories, things like that have left scars on my heart since childhood. - But, praise God! - he is so good! In Him, he heals!<BR/><BR/>I researched Halloween a couple years ago and found that it originated as a Christian holiday to begin with years and years ago. "Hallow" meaning holy, and "een" meaning evening. It was a time for the Christian community to come together to remember and honor the deaths of fellow saints who fought the good fight, and finally were martyred for the cause of Christ. <BR/><BR/>Then somewhere down the line it became a 'pagan' holiday.<BR/><BR/>But, I agree with you! We Christians can get out there and let our lights shine! We hand out little tracts (sometimes handmade) to those we get candy from and vice versa. We also do costumes that are not scary, but fun!<BR/><BR/>I'm kinda new to blog world so my blog is young, but feel free to visit anytime! Deannanomorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624439443140671207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-78954141309005912602008-10-27T10:19:00.000-05:002008-10-27T10:19:00.000-05:00My husband posted about this on his blog.http://fi...My husband posted about this on his blog.<BR/>http://fireballspulpit.blogspot.com At first, I thought he was a little off - letting people know what we do for Halloween. I think I was a little worried what people would think about a Pastor's family going out. But then I thought, why not let people know what we do. We are not doing anything scary. We are promoting Christ and the church. <BR/><BR/>I had friends who would hide out in their homes on Halloween while growing up. They missed such a good opportunity to share the Gospel.<BR/><BR/>I have to tell you I LOVE your blog!Lori https://www.blogger.com/profile/17992650277662333949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-39070250933523907012008-10-25T08:55:00.000-05:002008-10-25T08:55:00.000-05:00Interesting reading! It all varies so much, doesn...Interesting reading! It all varies so much, doesn't it? I was gonna comment then I decided NOT to comment so I commented on my decision to not comment.<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>Happy Saturday.heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413886314215834748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-27470867219856326922008-10-25T08:21:00.000-05:002008-10-25T08:21:00.000-05:00I'm Catholic and grew up with Halloween, but it al...I'm Catholic and grew up with Halloween, but it always was a fun, not a violent, holiday. For decorations, I keep things cute and not gory. My kids can dress up at their school as long as its not gory or violent. I really got tired of other catholic parents chewing me out (at an old job) because I let my kids celebrate. They are kids for such a short time and if my MIL taking them trick or treating and dressing up makes them happy one day a year, I'm ok with that.<BR/>I think as Christian and Catholic parents, we have way bigger battles in our parenting paths to face.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-39898700230280472642008-10-24T23:24:00.000-05:002008-10-24T23:24:00.000-05:00It may be too late to chime in on this discussion ...It may be too late to chime in on this discussion but I suggest this article on the subject:<BR/>http://stevebrownetc.com/blogs/the-guest-room/internet-monk-halloween-rant/<BR/>My kids are all dressing up and trick or treating, just like I did when I was a kid, and they all love Jesus, just like I do. <BR/>I think sometimes Christians give Satan too much power in their lives by allowing themselves to withdraw from things that are simply not on God's radar screen.Ginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890919521209520815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-49691577086384489392008-10-24T22:15:00.000-05:002008-10-24T22:15:00.000-05:00I've thought long and hard on this topic and resea...I've thought long and hard on this topic and researched everything related to Halloween and prayed and wrangled. And I decided to not participate in the holiday at all. I feel at peace with my decision, but you won't hear me putting down other families that choose differently. I think you're plan is great!Alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865654988923436719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-57450094056998317562008-10-24T22:12:00.000-05:002008-10-24T22:12:00.000-05:00WWJD?WWJD?Dawn @ simply transparenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04624682800011591590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-87876051222394562052008-10-24T21:31:00.000-05:002008-10-24T21:31:00.000-05:00Can't we all just get along. I once had a Christia...Can't we all just get along. I once had a Christian tell me that Halloween was wrong because there was nothing about that holiday that benefited families or God.<BR/><BR/>Really, cause on Halloween every year my hubby's divorced parents both come over and take my kids trick or treating. Cause that was one of the holidays they came together for when my hubby was growing up. Sure, we could tell them that the holiday is unholy and blah, blah, but my girls are restricted in their costumes and we live in a very Christian neighborhood and so it is just a chance for family to get together and have some fun.<BR/><BR/>To me this is a non issue and everyone's participation needs to be respected.thediaperdiarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07031990766224099099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-70971249283505555182008-10-24T19:12:00.000-05:002008-10-24T19:12:00.000-05:00Wow! These are all really good comments, and I did...Wow! These are all really good comments, and I did read them all. Women can be one another's worst enemies, and tear each other apart over topics like this...so with that said, brave post. As for my family, I do let the kids trick or treat. This will be my oldest's last year, as he is getting too big. We don't look at it as the Devil's holiday, as there are different views historically on this, and while I am not a historian - neither are my children. We don't bring evil into it - there is evil in everything if you look hard enough, and I don't intend to do that to my kids. They are in it for the candy - trick or treating for candy had nothing to do with the occult version of this holiday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-5864673120367891292008-10-24T19:06:00.000-05:002008-10-24T19:06:00.000-05:00I almost didn't comment because I am super non-con...I almost didn't comment because I am super non-confrontational!<BR/><BR/>We do not celebrate Halloween (which I keep to myself as much as possible) and I never judge any other family for their participation and love seeing kids in cute little costumes. I feel that others judge me and think that we are "bad parents" for not participating. <BR/><BR/>It is a very personal decision that we made only after much consideration, reading of scripture, and prayer. And that is what we felt that God was calling our family to do - He may be leading your family to do something completely different.<BR/><BR/>Our son can dress up in costumes any time during the year (but he doesn't really like to) and there is never a time that we don't have candy in the house! I just asked my son (he's 9 and rather practical)if he wishes that he could participate in Halloween and he said no! He thinks the idea of dressing up and asking people for candy is "lame" - sorry - maybe that's his age or something - we've never told him anything like that. :)<BR/><BR/>Anyway, we just treat it as any other day, but we do usually go out to dinner to a nice family restaurant as there's no wait - everybody else is at home getting costumes on and heading out. And it beats being at home feeling like you have to hide in your own home because you are the oddball in the neighborhood.<BR/><BR/>So I am not judging anybody! You should prayerfully consider it as a family and do what God calls you to do!<BR/><BR/>And I don't think this "discussion" is damaging - it's nice to hear what others are doing and what their reasons are. We are all created different, after all. Friendly discussions are always a good thing!<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Kristen for bringing it up. And I love the booklets you're handing out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958936771590770427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-59339396278968962482008-10-24T17:46:00.000-05:002008-10-24T17:46:00.000-05:00I grew up as a Pastor's Kid and we always did the ...I grew up as a Pastor's Kid and we always did the trick or treating thing. We had rules about our costumes, mainly because of money. But I want to direct you to another blog post that pretty much sums up what I think about Christians participating Halloween. <BR/><BR/>http://thesift.atlblogs.com/archives/016424.html<BR/><BR/>This is my favorite paragraph:<BR/><BR/>"It is not "the devil's day". It is actually the very opposite. Satan has been thwarted, Christ has won the victory, and this is a day of celebration! We remember those saints that have gone on before us, and laugh at the defeat of our enemy. More from Jim Jordan: "This is why the custom arose of portraying Satan in a ridiculous red suit with horns and a tail. Nobody thinks the devil really looks like this; the Bible teaches that he is the fallen Arch-Cherub. Rather, the idea is to ridicule him because he has lost the battle with Jesus and he no longer has power over us." Halloween is a day of mockery. It reduces the power of Satan to plastic fangs and fake blood... it is a day when the ghoulish and ghastly are really nothing more than peeled grapes in a bowl, cold cooked spaghetti. It is a day when someone says, "BOO!" and we laugh. "<BR/><BR/>Anyway, I know this is my first comment on your blog (getting here from twitter, BTW), so I hope you don't mind me just jumping in on the topic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-88865786518519915202008-10-24T17:00:00.000-05:002008-10-24T17:00:00.000-05:00sorry, I just convicted about writing that after h...sorry, I just convicted about writing that after having made a conscious decision last year to not discuss this topic ever again with other people based on Romans 14:22 "your beliefs about these things should be kept secret between you and God" (and the whole chapter). I think this is something we should all shut up about because the more we talk about it, the more damage appears to be done. having said that, can you please delete my earlier post? Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02587382812669823711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-88008773397901035822008-10-24T16:53:00.000-05:002008-10-24T16:53:00.000-05:00wow. lotsa passion here. I agree that this is a ...wow. lotsa passion here. I agree that this is a conscience issue and as such each person should do as he is convinced in his heart and not pass judgement. I agree that every day is the Lord's and should be claimed and lived to the utmost for His glory. I agree there is no harm in dressing up and collecting candy. Our kids dress up all the time and we buy them candy quite a bit, but we don't take part in the merriment on the date of the original Samhain festival by "mimicking" the things that originally made up that festival (dressing up to not be recognized by the roaming dead, going door to door to (now all in good fun mind you) threaten tricks on good homes if they don't indulge you, leaving jackolanterns lit by the front door to scare off other spirits by tricking them into believing that Jack the Ghost is at your house). Sure these things are not even recognizable in the celebrations of today, but is that a good thing? Is being so far removed from the origins and so "played down" make it acceptable? Maybe, probably yes. I don't think when we stand before Jesus we are going to get brownie points for not taking part in Haloween, but that's not the point. <BR/><BR/>The point is that each of us must answer to how we responded to our conscience. And each one of us must be humble enough to realize that our conscience is a guide. And what might be wrong at one stage in our life (because of our maturity or lack thereof) might become okay at another point. <BR/><BR/>God might tell me at one point to refrain from all acoholic beverage, for sake of example, for the sake of protecting me from a slippery slope. If I reach a point in life where alcohol would not be a threat to me or cause friction in my relationships, my conscience might come to a point of peace with it. <BR/><BR/>Right now our conscience says we don't need to make this day a personal day of celebration and take the initiative to make it one for our kids. When they reach ages of more independence (12 we're thinking) we will allow them to wrestle it out for themselves and if they want to celebrate the day we will let them make that choice for themselves based on their own conscience.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02587382812669823711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-9582354633047907392008-10-24T16:37:00.000-05:002008-10-24T16:37:00.000-05:00I plan on blogging this topic too. I'm not really ...I plan on blogging this topic too. I'm not really for the people, who call themselves Christian, and definitely do not look LOVING to anybody who sees them. <BR/><BR/>I'm also not for sacrificing animals or practicing witchcraft. <BR/><BR/>So we dress up, we play, we make ourselves sick on candy. And I mean sick. Anything and everything that they can stuff in their mouths. And then we toss it before bedtime. That's it. Done deal. No halloween candy until Christmas in our house. Dentists around here will actually buy your candy from you. $4/ lb type of deal. <BR/><BR/>Since I also don't seize the opportunity to witness any other time of the year (not that this is a good thing), I will not seize this opportunity to stuff kids treat bags with Christian tracts. <BR/><BR/>Now, what about the teenagers after dark who come to get candy without a costume?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-48045057827922134982008-10-24T16:00:00.000-05:002008-10-24T16:00:00.000-05:00i've been planning to blog about this. my mom neve...i've been planning to blog about this. my mom never let us dress up or anything, it was "satan's holiday."<BR/><BR/>i cannot express accurately how much this hurt me as a child. it made me feel like such a FREAK!<BR/><BR/>as a result, i got married on halloween out of spite, and to force my parents to recognize me on that day. it's now my favorite holiday and i celebrate it with gusto.<BR/><BR/>please people, don't do this to your kids! i am proof of how hurtful it is!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-63389183999388382112008-10-24T15:44:00.000-05:002008-10-24T15:44:00.000-05:00I will put my 2 cents in for whatever it is worth....I will put my 2 cents in for whatever it is worth. We are the family that ignores Halloween. and I absolutely agree with Quietmom, I have never been judgmental of other christians choice to celebrate or participate in halloween but I am constantly judged. If feels unfair to me. We have our reasons and I belive that each person has a truth for themselves. I struggle with some things and I am on the fence about some things but when I do make a decision I wish I wouldnt be judged for it by other Christians. We also dont belive in Santa Clause and have never told our kids about the toothfairy or easter bunny, when people ask my kids a question and my kids respond with truth, I get the LOOK. You know. The look. It makes it so much harder than it has to be and once my 7 year asked me if we were doing somthing wrong because we didnt do halloween. Now how wrong is that, my kids feeling like they did something wrong??? It hurt my heart. We were in a group once and a letter was sent out and it said, If you child does not believe in Santa please make sure they do not tell other kids. This is unfair to the children. Well doesnt that go both wayas. I would appreciate people not pushing santa on my children! I know the world not fair and I dont expect things to change but just remember this conversation goes both ways.Carrie Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670280441133422191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-35560421718710613832008-10-24T15:33:00.000-05:002008-10-24T15:33:00.000-05:00Hi! I am interested in advertising on your blog wi...Hi! I am interested in advertising on your blog with a link on the sidebar. Please email me to discuss further, cassie003@gmail.com.<BR/><BR/>Many thanks, cheers!<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>CassieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-67360663793642820902008-10-24T13:03:00.000-05:002008-10-24T13:03:00.000-05:00Whew, what a read. And I must say I read them all...Whew, what a read. And I must say I read them all. My seven year old dresses up everyday-a cowboy, starwars, or police officer.The best are the costumes like bandana-man. He made that one himself! Halloween is the only day he gets candy for it. We are in it only for the candy!!!!!! They have no concept of evil or darkness, because we as parents just don't focus on that. You can make anyday a day for Christ.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009206427624096852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-90780690552437368242008-10-24T12:25:00.000-05:002008-10-24T12:25:00.000-05:00When I was growing up my parents went back and for...When I was growing up my parents went back and forth on Halloween...some years we did it and there was a stretch of time where they didn't feel it was right and we went out to the movies or bowling or something. I remember having a non christian friend who would bring me a bag of candy the next day at school...so sweet!<BR/><BR/>With our kids, we do participate. We do not do anything evil, I decorate with fall pumpkins and the kids wear cute costumes. I love getting them all dressed up. It is a great time for us to get out with our neighbors, show them the kids, talk to them, share treats. I think on our street if we didn't participate it would send the wrong message. We want to make opportunities to spend time with our neighbors and befriend them and show them the reason for the hope we have. Now that my son is 4.5 he is noticing a lot of the ghosts, goblins, witches in stores and we have had many discussions on evil, what is evil and on glorifying God not Satan. Sometimes I fear I may give him TMI, but I don't want to lie to him or shelter him too much either. I want him to know there is evil in this world and that Christ came and overcame evil.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-65419885229180389092008-10-24T12:23:00.000-05:002008-10-24T12:23:00.000-05:00I just found your blog and really enjoy it. Can y...I just found your blog and really enjoy it. Can you tell me where you got the little flyer? Maybe you said and I missed it. I struggle with balance in almost all areas of life. I find Halloween no different. On the one hand I too remember dressing up and stuff from when I was a kid and we had a ton of fun. But then I think as one who follows Christ am I not supposed to take all things seriously? <BR/><BR/>At any rate my husband works late and we had our kids pretty close together. I am not comfortable going out with them by my self so we put on our homemade costumes and go to my moms to hand out candy to the kids in her area. (We don't have many kids in ours.) <BR/><BR/>If we look back far enough I am sure we could find evil in just about all the things we now celebrate without a second thought. I really appreciate your view of sheding light on the darkness of the day. Have a very Happy Holloween.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-39256962212675581042008-10-24T12:20:00.000-05:002008-10-24T12:20:00.000-05:00Wow, I am almost alone here besides Quietmom and I...Wow, I am almost alone here besides Quietmom and I am not so quiet :-), and neither was she- to speak up among everyone else speaking for Halloween. First that article she mentions by Kelly McCausey is AWESOME-<BR/>http://womenbygrace.com/spiritual-articles/why-we-dont-celebrate-halloween.html<BR/><BR/>I posted in another Post from Resourceful Mommy http://blissfullydomestic.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=2004667%3ATopic%3A32126&x=1&page=1#comments <BR/><BR/>I am sooooo shocked honestly at all the replies here and all taking Halloween so lightly. I absolutely am not sitting here in judgment to you, please dont think I am. Seriously! :-) We do not celebrate halloween -Here is what I said over @ BlissDom- <BR/>Your too funny that you thought this would not raise a discussion! But I think its a good discussion and also like many have said, all will have their own personal convictions. I began to question Halloween over (OMG) 19 years ago. I always celebrated as a kid, not brought up in a christian home. All of a sudden at 23 I was married and had a 9 year old son. Just the year before I had began my TRUE walk with the Lord. (saved since 14, but no leadership) I began to look at Halloween with new eyes and began researching. After all I researched about the history of halloween, I was beyond convicted by the Holy Spirit to not celebrate. People are comparing pagan traditions of Christmas, Easter etc with Halloween and when you really research them they are FAR from the same. And in the Occult World they will tell you the differences of how THEY celebrate that night. In the end- it can be so simple too-<BR/>God has NOT given us a spirit of FEAR. Halloween is set in fear.<BR/>I live in Orlando, Fl- with Universal Studio's Halloween Horrors nights all through Oct and also Bush GArdens version.<BR/>You dont want to see the billboards that my city has to see every 5 miles down almost every busy road that represent these events. This is just one- there are many. (click and make bigger)Wish I could include that pic here.<BR/>People think its cute when their kids are young, dress them up funny, get candy, It is just so innocent...?<BR/>They will not always be young, it wont always be sweet.<BR/>There is NOTHING edifying about halloween.<BR/>I have an excellent relationship with my daughter and have never lied to her- no santa is not real in our house, no easter bunny, no tooth fairy. I have told her the history of all, she still got money under her pillow when she lost a tooth and even a pretty glitter trail that led to the note, from me, mommy~ the tooth fairy. We have all the family over and have egg hunts on Easter as celebrate the resurrection. She sat on Santas lap and took a picture, knowing he was just a guy, but also knowing the history of the real St Nick. and that it played no actual role in Christmas itself, the birth of Jesus.<BR/><BR/>And you know what... today at 15, she will tell you herself how glad she is that we did things the way we did. And she is not asking to go to Halloween Horror nights like all my sisters kids are now. (All my sisters are Christians too, just not w/the same conviction of me when it comes to Halloween and Harry Potter, Or Vampire Books!)<BR/>She sees truth and how if your only doing halloween to have fun or dress up cute- you are missing the way bigger picture.<BR/><BR/>I am probably going to get slapped by some for this post, But I will say that I respect each persons decision to celebrate or not. My sisters and some of my friends who are All strong women of God do not have this same conviction, I have never judged them. Same for the whole Harry Potter/ Twighlight Books (Vampires).<BR/><BR/>Its all about being truly informed, praying and listening for what God leads. And if He leads, than obey. If He doesn't~ who's to judge!<BR/><BR/>Ok, there is my .01 worth!<BR/>Blessings! Noelle <BR/>PS - We are not called to judge each other but we are all being judged all the time by God for what we choose to do and participate in.We will all be held accountable. I believe you cant just look from the outside, take the parts you want and join in. Once your in, Your in. I am far from legalistic and I am a member of a non-denominational church. And believe it or not have a very balanced view of life. :-) <BR/>Nobody slap me, peace to all! <BR/>NoelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-18636328715747089792008-10-24T11:51:00.000-05:002008-10-24T11:51:00.000-05:00here's another great perspective from a respected ...here's another great perspective from a respected christian author/musician John Fischer. <BR/><BR/>http://www.fischtank.com/ft/ccmarticlesdetail.cfm?ccmarticleid=47<BR/><BR/>He used to write for CCM magazine where the article is from, and now writes a wonderful daily devotional called "catch of the day" that I subscribe to. You can read more of his stuff at fischtank.com. He posted a similiar devotional on 10/31/07 just click on "in the tank" and scroll down to that date to read a more up-to-date perpsective. I really love his writing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-75211734881631951062008-10-24T11:35:00.000-05:002008-10-24T11:35:00.000-05:00"Instead of hiding, why not use the opportuni..."Instead of hiding, why not use the opportunity to shed The Light on a dark day. It would be powerful to teach your kids that we don't have to be like the world to live in the world."<BR/><BR/>Well said.<BR/><BR/>I said something similar to my husband when I bought our child a fun, non-scary costume the other day. I don't believe we bring honor to the devil when we, as Christians, use his holiday to share Christ's love with children. Yep, I just don't think Satan likes that. I think he'd RATHER us hole oursellves up in our homes. <BR/><BR/>My mom is here with me. She just said, "Every day is God's day.". Amen, Mama. We're not hiding & letting the devil have his way with us. We'll be jamming to some praise music when the kiddos stop by for candy!tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358329699057564528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-28426796867947389422008-10-24T11:13:00.000-05:002008-10-24T11:13:00.000-05:00We don't portray it as evil- we just take it for w...We don't portray it as evil- we just take it for what it is to us- a fun night to dress up and get candy. To my kids, free candy is simple, and they have fun seeing how much they can get with their friends.The Southern Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08541779270252659202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-28506315726505574762008-10-24T11:04:00.000-05:002008-10-24T11:04:00.000-05:00Oh, don't get me started on this topic! ha. I don'...Oh, don't get me started on this topic! ha. I don't take Halloween seriously, it's just a fun season at our house. We are faithful Christians and I laugh at all of the "Fall Festivals" at churches. Call it what it is... Halloween Festival!!!!<BR/><BR/>Let the kids dress in their super hero and princess costumes. It's all in good fun. I really pray that God doesn't judge me based on my Halloween decorations or trick or treating. God is love and costume or not, he loves me just as I am!!<BR/><BR/>Like the little books you are handing out. Neat idea. Brave post. Bravo to you:-)<BR/><BR/>Okay, now come and join in on my Halloween blog party while you're at it! ha.Amy @ Living Locurtohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14209143254779915809noreply@blogger.com