While I'm Away...

...the daddy and kids will play.

 

 The Saturday before Sandy slammed, the kids were able to enjoy a taste of Halloween at the ward Trunk-or-Treat followed by a little Trick-or-Treating downtown.  If only they had known this would be the limit of Halloween they would experience.  For the second year in a row.

 After Sandy, the trees that were left standing found themselves naked.  The children took full advantage.

 Ryder spent as much time possible with his favorite furry friend, the neighbors dog, Cali.

 And the girls spent their days coloring, painting, and play-dohing.

There may have been a lack of electricity, but playtime smiles were still plentiful.  

Daddy did good.