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Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

Friday night we went to see Midland play in the first round of the high school football playoffs.  The weather wasn't the best, but Midland came back to pull out a victory.  On Saturday the boys both finished their soccer seasons with good performances.  Saturday afternoon we watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory for movie night.  The kids seemed to enjoy it.  Then we caught the last half of a Northwood volleyball game.  It was competitive, but they lost in three straight games.

Trunk or Treat?

So what's with all the "trunk-or-treat" and "harvest festivals" taking place on Halloween night at churches in Midland?   Halloween is an event where neighbors can take time to come out of their homes to have conversation, check-up on each other, and show hospitality to children.  Most churches offer events of fellowship for their members on a regular basis.   Forums for fellowship with those that you see driving in-and-out of the neighborhood driveways everyday are not as easy to come by.  As a Christian, I know I should be available and connecting with my neighbors throughout the year.   I am ashamed that my busy life inhibits my doing this properly.  I am disappointed, however, that many churches in the area (my own included) are making an effort to pull their members away from a traditional and comfortable opportunity to reach out to their neighbors.   My light will be on this Halloween as I take part in this festive occasion for making those friendly connections that I should be making all year.  I challenge you, Midland-area Christians, to embrace Halloween as an opportunity to be a blessing to your neighbors.  You can fellowship with your church friends next Sunday.

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Lego Soccer

After Saturday's soccer games, we went down to Lisa's parents house to celebrate her mom's and nephew's birthdays.  Lego soccer is always one of the highlights at Grandma B's house (especially for Finn).  Just about everyone spent some time playing it with Finn this weekend.  Here are some photos:

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7 Goals

Elliot's soccer team lost today, 1-0.  Elliot played goalie in the first half and pitched a shut-out (he received a bunch of help from his defense who hardly ever let the ball get close enough for Elliot to touch it).

Finn's team won 8 to 5.  Finn played about half the game.  All 8 of his team's goals were scored when he was in the game.  All 5 the the opposing team's goals were scored when he was out of it.  Get this...Finn scored seven of his team's goals and had an assist on the other.  Lisa was getting embarrassed.

Recent Quotes from Finn

God didn't make me pretty...he made me cool!

Toots are poop signals.

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