HaPpY hAlLoWeEn (a day late)

We have had a great couple of days. Friday the kids were off and Mike took work off, well sort of, he still did some conference calls from home. So during lunch we headed to our friends house for lunch and some much need catching up time. They moved some time back and the kids don't get to see each other all that much so it was needed.
Then we got home and Mike and the kids started on their pumpkin carving. I didn't get many photos of them hard at work, but at least I got some after shots with and without the kids in them. In between all this Deidra and her friend were in and out, then the other three kids and I hit an awesome sale over at Payless shoes, Oh happy day 50% off everything.
On Saturday I was busy with shopping and a wedding shower, then home to finish Tyler's costume and make the annual soup dinner. (I tried to get out of it this year but the kids would have nothing to do with it) So I guess it stays.
Ok where was I....
Kendra our sweet princess choose this creepy skeleton to carve, she loves it. I was a little shocked by her choice, but didn't care as long as she was happy. Tyler loved this spiderweb with the spider. Yet another shock because he HATES spiders. (I think we can blame his older sister for that one)

Tiffany did ghost's for her pumpkin and she did it with out any help. We are pretty impressed because this did take her a long time to do, it looks great. This is her right before her friends came to pick her up.

Of course this is Deidra's pumpkin. I love it and it's so her!So having older kids means they no longer think it's cool to go trick or treating with mom or dad. Tiff's friends came to pick her up to head out for a long night of trick or treating and movie watching.Deidra was a hippie and this is just before heading off to her friends house. Deidra with a Amanda (the ghost) and Kayla (the dead nurse)

Tyler was a glow stick. He loves glow sticks so this worked out great. He loved it, and apparently so did everyone else along his path. Kendra was Dorthy from Wizard of Oz. She looked so cute. Here she is with a better shot of her pumpkin.

We all had such a good time. The pumpkins were a hit with the visitors we had. We so thankful for our little munchkins and the joy they bring into our lives. And Connie thanks again for coming to enjoy our night with us.