Halloween 2009

This year Alex dressed up like a lion and Sarah was dressed like a witch. They looked so cute. Before we settled on Sarah's costume, we also dressed her up in a pink cat costume. Both were cute, but the witch costume won out, mostly because the pink cat costume was a little snug on her.
We celebrated Halloween a day early with our ward's Trunk or Treat activity. The ward activity was fun, but I am learning that Alex does not like change, things that are new, or loud music. Since the Trunk or Treat involved a carnival too with 300 people, let's just say that Alex spent most of his time wandering the hallway and the parking lot and would almost refuse to go into the carnival. Maybe in the future he might enjoy doing some of those activities. After we got started Trunk or Treating, Alex warmed up to the idea that people were just giving candy and treats away. He kept on going from car to car.
Here are the cupcakes that Alex decorated himself for the Trunk or Treat.He did a fabulous job! Oh, and of course he had to be the quality engineer and see if they passed inspection...
Yep, I guess that they are alright.

The next day (Halloween) we decided to have a few of Alex's friends and their parents over for a little Halloween get together. It was nice to have some company and share in the kid's excitement for this fun tradition. We had chili cheese hot dogs, some great dip, chips, carmel and apples. We even got to decorate a cupcake with sprinkles.


Then we got the kids dressed in their costumes, took pictures and then hit the neighborhood in search for treats.
And then you know you have to do the traditional family and group photo sessions until all the kids and you are starting to lose patience. So with out further adieu, here are ours.
Here is Sarah with her friend Brielle. They were due about a week apart, but were born a few weeks apart because Sarah came so early.

Alex did great saying Trick or treat and even remembered to say thank you every now and then. The kids got a ton of candy. Sarah and I headed back a few minutes earlier so I could get her in bed. Alex stayed out with Dad to finish trick or treating, but then totally lost it when he kept asking to "see the yellow" ( the yellow road reflectors). Eric didn't know what he was talking about and kept taking him to see anything that was yellow... Trick or Treating ended shortly thereafter for us.

It was a lot of fun to see the kids' excitement of going from house to house. What a fun day to spend with our family and friends. We look forward to doing it all again next year.