Happy Reformation Day! Happy Halloween!

"On Reformation Day, we glorify God for what he accomplished in 16th century Germany through His servant, Dr. Martin Luther -- the recovery of the gospel of salvation by grace through faith for Christ's sake. We also earnestly pray that God would keep all of us faithful to the true gospel and help us to joyfully declare it to the world. This lovely hymn verse encapsulates the theme of our Reformation celebration: 

By grace God's Son, our only Savior,  

Came down to earth to bear our sin. 

Was it because of your own merit  

That Jesus died your soul to win?  

No, it was grace, and grace alone, 

It brought Him from His heav'nly throne. "

from - Monergism.com

Our neighborhood celebrated Halloween last night with our annual block party and trick or treating.  The kids had a blast running around the cul-de-sac and then going to some houses to get candy.  Samuel probably enjoyed coming home and handing out candy as much as he enjoyed trick or treating himself. 

Abigail really enjoyed her pizza and sat in the wagon for the first little while just taking it all in:)

 

Samuel with his friends Mario and Luigi

Ellie Kate found some other cute girls all dressed up

 

Samuel and his pirate princess friend (she is in his class at school)

finally going to Trick or Treat!

"Snow White" was at one of the houses and EK was totally mesmerized of course

Hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween!