Halloween

    Neccos are one of my favorite candies.  In fact, our whole family likes them.  When the kids were small, I would give them neccos to eat because they were so easy for them to handle.  We found that Neccos were made by a candy company that started in the United States in 1847 - the year the Mormon Battalion arrived in San Diego.  In fact, NECCO stands for New England Confectionery Company.  We gave out Neccos in the outfitting room during Halloween and for the "Day of the Dead" a celebration from South America.

The missionaries are finished with their assignments by 5:30 on Halloween.  We had a talent show at the Battalion because it was a short day for them.   

Sister Kunz is enjoying the goodies everyone brought,
especially Sister Stallings homemade donuts.

Sister Evans suspended a pitcher of water
 between three glasses and three knives!
It was so ingenious we all had to know how to do it, too.

Sister Smith recited a poem she had composed 

Piano duets
Sister Stevens and Sister Tardiff 
are part of the talent at the Battalion.

Then, the fun began.  
Have you ever heard Church Hymns played on the Kazoo?

Sisters Mendoza and Ortez were the taco twins  
and Elder Woodbury was Senior Burrito.
They lip-synched to the song, "Speedy Gonzales".

There was also a shaving demonstration 
by Elder and Sister Stallings and Us.
The Sisters were the hands 
and the Elders told how to do it.
Such fun!