Halloween 2011

I don't think I've disliked Halloween so much as I did this year.
I was not feelin it.
I'm so grateful it's over.

The kids had a great time at the trunk-or-treat, their class parties and trick-or-treating.
I took them out last night too (as opposed to Ryan) for the first time in years.
I was festive too.
I wore my wedding dress. And veil.
I'm happy that after 7 babies, I can zip it up.
And for the record, I didn't have to wear a coat.
For the first time IN MY LIFE on Halloween.
I remember walking thru a blizzard once as a kid.
We didn't get much candy that year.

Olivia ran down every driveway saying "Did you hear me say Thank You, Mom?"
Lucy was walking slower and slower withering away from thirst.
(I became one of those moms. Buck up. Get your candy.)
Kaycee was always first up to the door and ringing the door bell.
Clay is too cool for school sometimes and this was no exception, but I appreciated his gratitude.
Rylee was so helpful making sure Olivia made it to the door.

It was a good night.

(A mermaid, (hunter changed) robber, (Dorothy changed) unicorn, Cleopatra, Alice, and King Henry)

So here's to you, Halloween 2011.
May your candy disappear quickly so I don't scream picking up wrappers.
And may Henry's sticky fingers not ruin the new white quilt.
(for a room, I'm so excited to show you! when it's done.)

All Halloween-ed Out!

You know you've done too much trick or treating when your child says on Halloween: "Mom, is this the last day of Halloween?"

Nice. Poor Kaycee is going to think Halloween is a three day affair. This could be the reason: we had our trunk or treat on Wed, went to Mom & Dad H's on Thursday, and the kids wanted to "officially" go out trick or treating on Friday! It wasn't much for the candy either (although a great perk!) they loved their costumes. Here they are:

Kaycee doing her best witches cackle.

Here I thought I was a lame mom for doing such a simple costume - curlers and a robe, but she got the most comments about it.

Here is our Storm Tropper and Asian princess. This was actually right before a costume birthday party.

A fun picture of Rylee.

I love this picture!

Now the kids each have a gallon size ziplock bag full of candy. I think we'll tithe 50% to the Bishop for his candy jar and then tax another 40% to yours truly. Not a bad idea, right? Nonetheless, we are All Halloween-ed out!