Halloween Around Here

Around here nothing prevents Halloween from happening....not swine flu (like Dallin has)....or throw-ups (like Oakley had)....not anything!! Although, we were confined to our house for most of the week we still had alot of Halloween fun. We were lucky that the kids got sick on a short week at school so they didn't miss as much work, especially where one whole afternoon was just Halloween party. We had to forego things like the Halloween Carnival this year - which actually there wasn't a single tear shed over this...I was surprised, but I think the kids understand that it is the same year-after-year and we can just hit it next time it comes around.

These are my pride and joy. This is the first year EVER that I have actually grown a pumpkin. I attempted many other years, but this is the first year we succeeded. We were so excited to have so many - and I must admit that I think they are BEAUTIFUL. They are all nicely shaped and such pretty orange color (well, except for the two greenies!).

We had a night of fun pumpkin carving. Laiklie is sitting in front of Oakley's pumpkin...duh mom! Pay a little attention please when behind the camera!

These are our new fun Halloween gloves from Grandma Hawkins. Yes, Laiklie did get a pair, but trying to get her to actually wear them is a different story.

We were told with Dallin to keep him in for 7-10 days. So, we have been very obedient until yesterday. I decided that with trunk-or-treat being outside and Dallin not having to touch anyone that he could go. We didn't stay for the dinner afterwards, but the kids had a great time and filled their baskets. The picture doesn't show any of their costumes very well. Would somebody please send me a memo next year before Halloween reminding me to take the "family costume photo" with the kids standing up so you can actually see their costumes!! Oakley was Miss America - and a beautiful one I might add. You can't see her banner due to the pumpkin she was holding, but silver puff paint makes a great banner. Dallin decided to be Frankenstein after he saw the milk jug head I made. He looked SO STINKING CUTE! We got more comments about his costume than any others. Rhett changed his mind over and over and finally decided on Superman just minutes before it was time to leave. Laiklie and I went through the entire (I am talking big) dress-up box and this grass skirt was what she was willing to wear. I was pleased because it was a costume which was a step-up from last year.:) She was my cute little hula girl! We had a great Halloween and here is hoping you did too!!