Checkers making sure the pumpkin has been thoroughly cleaned out
Checkers fell asleep in Mikes hood one day when he was working on his Bible study

Mike and Jay working on the storm trooper
Megan and Tori carving the cat

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Well this is a little late as halloween is almost over but it was still what we did for halloween. After RUF last night (tuesday) we had a pumpkin carving contest with the opportunity to dress up if you wanted to. We had a great turn out and it was alot of fun seeing how creative everyone is. I was really impressed with our students ability to carve pumpkins. We even had a Cinderella carriage carved out. I unfortunately did not get a picture of it. Mike and Jay carved a storm trooper pumpkin. Jay is part of some national group that dresses up like Star Wars figures and goes to schools and such to put on shows for people.

I have to admit my favorite pumpkin was the one Tori and Megan did for Checkers. It was a cat face and they carved a C on the back for Checkers. Mike and I put it on our front porch and lit it for tonight. We also tried to get checkers to take his picture with it but he was more interested in climbing in it.

There was also some great costumes with the Cat in the Hat, Indiana Jones, House (from the TV show), and even the football coach Billy Gillespie. The night was a late one as we did not get home until one a clock and then had to unwind for about an hour before we went to sleep. The party was a great success though and I think everyone had a great time with some students even showing off their dancing skills to Michael Jacksons "Thriller". Hope everyone is doing well. We have a busy weekend with the college retreat being in Gallatin friday thru Sunday. Two of our students that arent going are going to come house (mainly cat) sit for us. We really appreciate it and hope Checkers is well behaved.