Sunday, November 1, 2009

Halloween 2009

We had such a great Halloween this year! Seriously, I love this holiday and this time of year. The weather was gorgeous (77 degrees) and our day couldn't have been more fun or festive.
So here are the kids in their costumes...all ready to party.
Emily dressed up as Hermione...
(note: when Emily told me that she wanted to be Hermione for Halloween this year I was totally surprised. I am actually a huge Harry Potter fan, but I didn't know she was too. She hasn't read any of the books (not yet at least...I think they are a little too scary for her still) and she has only seen the first movie. But upon reflection I decided Hermione would be just perfect for her. I have had the opportunity to observe Emily during school, during primary, and during FHE and she is totally one of those kids who raises her hand for every question and usually has her hand up before the teacher has even finished asking. She's funny like that. So Hermione stuck. :) )
hermione
Justin was Cowboy Woody...
(after two years as Buzz he was ready to move on, but not too far. :) )
Woody
And my sweet little Eden was Minnie Mouse.
(she had no say in the matter. :) )
Minnie2
I just wanted to mention here that we borrowed all of our costumes this year (and lent out a couple of ours as well.) :) It was totally a great way to go...it was so nice not to have to spend the money! I want to say thank you so, so much to Cortni, Cheryl, and Lisa for being so nice and lending us your awesome stuff!



Cutest. Mouse. Ever.

Minnie


Finally time for Trick-or-Treating...(actually Trunk-or-Treating.)




Trick-or-Treating was SO much fun this year because it was Eden's first time ever. She was so funny...



Sometimes she would take the candy being offered...


And sometimes she would only stare at it...



And other times she would just plop herself down in the middle of the parking lot and stare at it some more...


My parents drove out to go trick-or-treating with us which was so nice of them and so fun for the kids!




Almost done...yay for candy!


Our happy family...



We love you, Halloween!!!