So, sorry guys for having deserted y'all for about a week.  Last week was so hectic that I had barely any down time for myself.  I don't know if y'all remember me talking about my Carolina Service Council Monthly Programs project for this month of October, but it was last Thursday.  It was so crazy.  I had a great committee that helped me pull the event together, but it still was just a lot of hard work.  I had to make runs to the grocery store and such to get things we needed for the Halloween Party for the kids in Hannah House, but I did get great support from the general members of CSC and didn't have to buy too many things.  There were several extra preparation that I had to take care of (like evalution forms, sign-in sheets, name tags, and such) which took up a good amount of time.  But not to sound like I'm complaining because I totally loved all of it...I love planning events like these, especially because volunteering is just such a great thing to do!  I just feel like I am getting more accomplished doing things for others than sitting around watching T.V.

So...The project turned out fabulous!  The kids there wer just completely adorable at Hannah House, and they were so excited to see us there.  From the lives they live, a little variation in the day and visitors to play with and get to know can really make their day a whole lot better.  We did face-painting, coloring projects, wood-painting, and many other things with the little ones.  Of course, we had tons of treats for them to DEVOUR!  What kind of Halloween party would not have tons and tons of sweets?!?  They especially enjoyed this candy called "Googly Eyes."  I didn't find them particularly appealing, so more googly eyes for the kids as I stayed away from them...hehehe!

Here is a picture of one of the kids being completely just goofy!  They were just some of the most amazingly awesome and loving kids!  I think I'm going to try and go back there some time again just to volunteer and hang out with the kids.  They're so cute!

I hope y'all find the time to enjoy the Halloween festivities, as also go out and volunteer!  Volunteering is great for so many reasons that really it would just take me another blog entry to go over all of its benefits!  :)

Well, I gotta go!  Catch y'all later on the flipside, Gamecocks!