October Endings

Last Saturday, The Whitney cancelled their 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m seatings for Mansion Tea and did an Absinthe Tea for 36 guests instead. The servers came dressed in costume.  It was a short work day for me as I only went in long enough to make the tea, organize the teapots and put the warmers and fresh candles on the tables.  One of the servers texted me afterwards and said it was a lot of fun.  She sent some pictures to share.

    

Is this what you call "laying down on the job?"  It's actually Steven, who covers for me on Sundays when I'm not there.

I didn't mind the short work day because I came home to a quiet house and was able to work on a new Shutterfly photo album that will be a Christmas gift.  I received a coupon for unlimited pages which is in effect until November 13th, so I'm diligently working to get the album completed on time.

My hubby drove out to Chelsea to watch the rival U of M / Michigan State football game with our youngest son and his family.  When he got there Izzy and Landon were all dressed in their Michigan State clothes ready to cheer their team on to victory.  Unfortunately the Spartans lost 7 to 29, but my hubby enjoyed being with family in spite of the loss.

In addition to today being Halloween, it's also Reformation Day.  Thank you, Martin Luther!

Granddaughter Brooke posted a Halloween picture of her this year as Cat Woman with her kitten Gus.

And our son, Jeremy, posted a picture of Ellie in her 2022 Ghost Busters costume.

Now I'm off to our son Steve's house for his annual Halloween Open Garage.  My hubby's been there all afternoon helping him set-up.  He serves coffee, cider, hot chocolate and donuts to the trick or treaters and their parents who want to come in out of the cold to warm up for a few minutes.  The forcast for tonight isn't too cold - 62 degrees, but there's possible rain.  If I get a chance, I'll take some pictures to share.

Happy Halloween to you and yours [if you celebrate the day].  I know it has dark and evil origins, but most children see it as a fun night to dress up and go door to door with their friends to get lots of candy.