I really love watching little kids at Halloween. They get so excited to dress up - and eat tons of candy. I'm really glad my kids are still in the cute costume stage that doesn't include any bloody, scary, or evil Halloween costumes.
First, the Pumpkin Carving tradition.
(actually, last year we did under-ripe watermelons from the garden instead and it was easier)
Joshua did NOT want to stick his hand inside the pumpkin to clean it out.
Adam is proud of his (Dad's) work.
Yeah for safety knives!
A bit of the chaos...
Joshua decided his pumkin was a puzzle. After I finished cutting out the face, he picked up the pieces and matched them up. He did it over and over. I love this cute kid!
(the cute video of the puzzle for the grandmas)
Emily showing off - the pumkins.
So what did everyone dress up as?
Emily - a witch - same as last year. She makes a good witch.
Miriam - always a beautiful costume. This year she is a fairy.
We made the wings. That's why she wasn't allowed to get sick for halloween - because we spent too much time on the costume. :)
Adam - a fireman. He was a fireman last year too. His costume is still a little big and will still fit him for another year or so!
Joshua - bones. That's his name for it. As my "all or nothing" boy, he refused to put the bones on until he saw his siblings putting their costumes on. Then he wouldn't take them off.
Joshua wore bones to the school halloween parade Friday morning, and had to wear his costume the rest of the day. (washed overnight because Joshua is THREE)
Olivia - ladybug! I made this costume for Miriam when she was this age. I can't believe Olivia never pulled the hat off - or even tried!
After watching her brothers and sisters stand by the wall for a picture, Olivia ran right over for her closeup! She even twirled for me!
Emily and Miriam had a Halloween parade at their school on Friday. All the kids dressed up to go watch the parade.
The little kids waiting for their sisters.
My handsome Adam.
Miriam in the parade - proud to pose for a picture for Mom.
Emily in the parade - tried to get out of the picture - but still proud we cared to watch her.
Trick-or-Treating...
Michael took the kids around the block while I stayed with Olivia. This little girl KNOWS what candy is. She loved stirring the candy bowl with her hands, and opening every package she could. She screamed and threw a fit when we said no more.
Finally home from trick or treating. Time to dig in! :)
This is way too much candy for one night.
(and yes, that's Michael getting more candy for Olivia. Smarties aren't as messy as Peanut Butter cups and Kit-Kat.)
