This past weekend we traveled down to the farm to celebrate Halloween and to spend some time with our family. Growing up the Tingley Halloween Fun Night was a family tradition for us and we never missed participating in the parade. For the past few years we have not been able to make it to the festivities, but we were excited this year to be able to participate. My sister and I put together a float for our kids and it was fun having Caden and Kinsie be a part of something that was a tradition for me growing up! Unfortunately, our camera was not cooperating and we did not get very good pictures.
Caden and Kinsie were also very excited to be able to spend some time outside on the farm during harvest. Caden loved riding in the combine and took in everything that he saw!
I have been blessed with the opportunity to grow up with so much of my family around me, especially all of my grandparents. Sadly, we lost our Grandpa Keith this past week. I had the unique opportunity to grow up with my Grandpa and Grandma Lininger living just down the gravel road from us and as a result they have always been a very important part of my life. I am thankful for many things...having them be an active part of all of my activities throughout my school years, seeing me graduate from high school and college, being present on my wedding day and them having the opportunity to spend time with both of my children. I will always treasure the memories that I have of my Grandpa. 
