Pumpkins

We haven't carved pumpkins for a few years because Carson was grossed out by the smell and texture of the pumpkin guts but had been requesting to carve them.

the plan

He still didn't enjoy the smell and minimally tolerated touching the guts but was so proud of his finished project.







Andrew helped with Carson's and I did one so I guess we had a spooky boys pumpkin and a not so scary jack o lantern.



The kids had so much fun and naturally, Carson can't wait until next year!

Mummy's

Last night we attended the Clark's annual Halloween Bash. As usual, we waited until the last minute to figure out a costume. I was out running errands and Andrew calls and says, let's be mummy's! So I went to a thrift store and bought four white sheets and we proceeded to "recycle" them by tearing them up. I felt kind of bad because mid tear I saw that one of them was form Potterybarn-oops. Then we died them in black tea for a distressed mummified look.



After wrapping ourselves, which took much longer than I thought (little neighbor girl arrived to babysit and watched in fascination) Soon enough, we were off and I began to slowly unravel upon moving so that after 5 minutes or so my leg bandages were pooled around my ankles.



We had fun and I am proud of Andrew for such a good idea and I think we look pretty spooky, don't you?

Mean Old Witch with a Hat and a Pirate

2011 costumes; Mean Old Witch with a Hat and Pirate Carson

Can't believe it's Halloween again! We've had a crazy week with s surprise 50th for Mary Monday, our trunk or treat Tuesday, Andrew's birthday and the arrival of our family car {yeah!} Wednesday, and various other festivities throughout the week. Here our the kids in their costumes.





Carson didn't like his "make-up" until he got to show it off to his friends so after we got home it was dark out so his pictures are inside instead.

First Halloween

Being as Halloween was today (Sunday) we didn't go trick or treating but stayed in and had some family time so for those who didn't get to see Cait in her costume, here she is.

Halloween Festivities

These last few months have gone by so quickly that it is hard for me to believe that Halloween is almost here!

When you think about it, Halloween is an odd holiday to celebrate; getting dressed up, decorating with spiderwebs and witches...not the best vibe but then again you gotta get the candy!

Halloween seems to be Carson's favorite holiday and this year he knows that costumes are "just pretend." He also knows that he wants CANDY thanks to this book.

This past week has been full of events.

Saturday we went to a carnival. It was raining but that didn't stop us from having fun.

There were two bounce houses, carnival games, a magician, corn dogs, caramel apples, popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones! Let's just say we were all sugared out before we left!


That night, Andrew and I attended a costume party in which everyone is super creative with their costumes. Thanks to Liz we had the luchadores look going...still kind of regretting wearing mostly spandex from the numerous comments but glad that we had a "worthy" costume.


Some of the best one's were:

"Up" So easy but super creative I thought!

The Mad hatter and Alice

Two faced and poison ivy. Dave actually cut and sewed this white and black suit together HIMSELF! Oh, and his hair half of it it bleached-crazy!
We have so many great friends and it is fun to get to hang out without the kids every once in awhile!


Monday we had a Halloween family home evening at Mary's. Steph had been watching the kids so we met her there. Yummy soup and as always creative games. The kids even trick or treated the doors of the house! Good times!


I came from the hospital so am not in costume-just keeping it real!


got to eat the donut!

Finally, Tuesday was Andrew's birthday as well our our trunk or treat. All I have to say about that is that our ward is insanely large! Almost 300 kids under 12! How fun for the kids to have so many friends!

Monkey-ing Around

Happy Halloween!

Last night our ward had our soupfest/trunk-or-treat and this is the first year that we have gone because for some reason or another we had always been out of town when our ward held it. Carson was super excited to sport his monkey costume and couldn't wait to get candy.

My SUPER-man...he really is!
Andrew and I were feeling festive so we too dressed up! He was Superman/Clark Kent revealed and I went as a witch. I have to admit it was pretty fun to dress up.


Carson had so much fun at the trunk-or-treat that this morning he woke up at 6am running to our room requesting, "candy, more candy!" Lucky me.

I'm not sure where he learned this funny face but it is a favorite of his lately. He usually sticks his tongue out when he does it making it in my opinion even funnier!


Carson got a surprise visit last night from Uncle Ian dressed as Elmo, Carson went crazy!

Carson is so into Halloween this year and he can't wait for tonight!
My question is, what do I do with all of his candy?
He got quite a bit of candy last night and is sure to score again tonight...help!

I Am a Lion, Hear Me Roar!

We are so excited this year for Halloween because last year Carson was only 4 months old and now at 17 months, he is at such a fun stage. He is adventurous, likes to knock on doors and happens to LOVE chocolate, so I know that this might be his favorite holiday of all time...until Christmas rolls around.

What about this one?

At the pumpkin patch this year he was more interested in exploring than he was about pumpkins.

In fact, he thought that pumpkins were balls and exhibited this to us by throwing them whenever he would pick one up.

His costume for this year is a lion because the monkey costume that I wanted for him last year was again sold out. To ensure that we don't have that same problem next year we have secured the monkey costume. I figured after this year that he might not always want to be an animal.

The first time we tried on his costume, he freaked out. He was kicking and flailing like children love to do when they don't get their way. This time, he came around and he is quite the timid little lion with his soft innocent roar.


Update: the loot. We went to about 20 houses and got all of this candy! Now what?

What do you do with your Halloween candy?

1st Halloween

This year Halloween has felt like a major holiday, probably because we have participated in more Halloween activities than normal. We went to the Bishops pumpkin patch which was an all day event that included a hay ride, train ride, petting zoo, pig race and a fun slide. We also attended two Halloween parties and a baby costume contest. It seems that everything is more fun when you have a child.

Trick-or-Treat and Happy Halloween!

We had so many trick or treaters, we ran out of candy in less than 20 minutes! I have never seen so many trick or treaters in one place. Our neighbor had his house DECKED OUT, inside (everywhere) like a spook alley and outside like a graveyard. He informed us that a kid had gotten so scared that he peed his pants, poor kid. What I want to know is where he stores it all the rest of the year.

Costume Party

Liz and I decided to throw a Halloween party together and I must admit it was fun preparing for it. Besides the sweet treats and festive decorations Scott had set up all of his D.J. equipment which included numerous black lights, two disco balls and some cool music. We had a donut eating contest, a guys vs. girl charade/clay-mation game, played signs and enjoyed each others company. Below are some of our friends that came.

Mickie&Minnie-Awarded Best Costumes
(they are homemade and put mine to shame)
Josh (pirate) was the champion of the donut eating contest

For those of you wanting to see Carson dressed in his costume, you'll have to be patient a few more days because I'm saving those pictures for Halloween.