Story Tree Forest

Chuck and I decided after Joshua was born that we weren't going to celebrate Halloween.  So we do not dress up, go trick or treating, or do Halloween parties.   We have always been very upfront and honest with our children so they know and understand why we don't celebrate Halloween.   It's just a personnel conviction of ours.  It's not always easy especially when I see kids dressed in their cute little costumes and think how cute my kids would look.  I know God will bless us for doing what we feel is best and right for our family.  So because of this I am always looking for fall activities to take my kids to.  

Last night I took Katelyn and Isaac to the Story Tree Forest at Arcadia Lake.  We went with my mom, Kelly, Kyle, Jackson, and Payton.   I love that as you walk down the path through the woods each station is a different nursery rhyme.  Makes for great pictures if you can get the kids to stop long enough before running off to see the next station.  Of course Jackson and Katelyn were more excited about the candy they were getting.  Once we got through the forest if was off to play games.  They got 6 tickets each to play the different games they had.  They got to throw the ball in the cups, the bean bag through the hole, spin a wheel for a prize, fishing, and a few others.  Katelyn won a little ty puppy throwing the ball in the cups with the help of Grandma.  I couldn't believe it landed right in the middle one.  Then Uncle Kyle took Isaac and Jackson on the hayride.  There is so much to do there.  You can buy hotdogs and roast them by the fire or make smores.  If you have never been I would highly reccomend it.  For those of you who do celebrate Halloween you can take your kids all dressed up in their costumes.