Pumpkins

We had my brothers over for dinner the day for before Halloween so we decided why not carve pumpkins too. Last year when we carved pumpkins Luke figured out that you could just eat the pumpkins and he loves it. When you're not looking he'll take a big bite out of the top of your pumpkin or ask to eat the pieces you carve out. He calls them pumpkin apples...he could be eating worse. This year was the same. Duke ate as much as he carved. Mark, Luke, and I carved our three pumpkins in the amount of time it took Phil and Pat to do theirs. They take theirs a bit more serious. We just carved out simple faces while they sketched out on paper and then transferred to their pumpkins. I guess Happy Festivus and Harry Potter are bit more creative! The trick-or-treaters will love them tomorrow!

Trunk-Or-Treat

Our ward did another trunk-or-treat this year and it was a huge hit! Luke loved seeing all of his friends in one place and getting lots of candy. One of our neighbors dressed up as an ape and it left quite an impression on Luke. He was pretty afraid and intrigued by the ape man. When you ask him about the trunk-or-treat he'll tell you that there was a scary monster and he didn't want to give him five. What we loved was that he said he was scared but we couldn't pull Luke away from the scary ape! Right when we got home Luke dumped his bag and started eating. Even candy he doesn't like were still opened and at least bitten into!

Halloween at School

The day we celebrate Halloween at school is one of my most favorite school days of the year. Truthfully, I don't think I could work at a school that didn't allow the kids to dress-up and have a parade. Did I mention that it's also not the most relaxing day?!?! I always let Luke come with me because he loves seeing all the kids and participating in the activities. I love that he will stand there and watch 730 kids walk by in their costumes. His favorite was probably a Perry the Platypus costume. When Perry came by he started to chase after him.

During the parade we like to throw candy at out the kids...I'm sure their teachers love it! Luke wanted to be in charge of the candy this year. He had quite the throw and wasn't afraid to throw it in their faces...next year we'll buy soft candy and not suckers with sticks!

The second grade teachers and I decided to be cowgirls this year. I have to admit that I wasn't totally onboard at first because right now I am only into t-shirts I can stretch over my stomach. There was no buttoning of the cowgirl shirt! I love the ladies that I teach with and have so much fun with them! Yee Haw!

Duke participated in everything he possibly could...parade, spook alley, party, and the list goes on. He was one exhausted knight and collapsed on the floor. It sure was a fun day!

Halloween Party

We had our annual Halloween party again this year and I think the kids had a fabulous time as usual! Sadly, a few of our friends were sick and had to leave the party...it's just not as fun without all of our friends. The kids all looked amazing in their costumes.

After dinner we decorated sugar cookies. I found this super cute cookie cutter set this year. There were big pumpkins and face pieces for the kids to frost and decorate. Luke and Kash weren't really into the decorating, they just wanted to eat. The girlies took their time decorating and wanted to save their masterpieces.

Next, was the pinata. The little kids were a lot better this year...actually made contact with the pinata! Kash broke the bat open and Avery finished him off! It was fun to see how the older kids knew just what to do when the candy flew. It took Luke and Iz a minute, but they caught right on. It was a fun night and we can't wait for next year!

Out of Paper

Luke and his friends were coloring with markers today and we ran out of paper. I told them to just color on the backs of their papers, but they found a better idea. When I saw Luke's face I said, "Who colored on our face?" He replied, "Callie and Acadia." Both girls went super silent! My favorite is the red bow and the fact that Duke actually sat still long enough for them to do it! I guess we need to buy more paper!

If Only...

Last weekend Mark and I went to the Montage Deer Valley and it was amazing. If only I could sit by the fire and look out my balcony at this view all the time. It was fun for a few days and then back to reality.

Pumpkin Patch

We have been trying to go to the pumpkin patch all month. Either the weather or bad or daddy can't come. Today we finally gave up and just went with mommy and Duke. Since it was just the two of us we went to Pack Farms. Luke finished the hay bail maze fast and was ready for the pumpkins. It was a little windy so he was sure he needed his hood on to protect himself. Luke wanted a little pumpkin for himself and had to carry it to the wheelbarrow. Luke was driving me crazy because he kept finding these little rotten pumpkins and putting them in the wheelbarrow. When I would try and sneak them back or talk him into a better pumpkin he would get upset. Duke was determined to push the wheelbarrow himself. Don't you love his little determined face in that picture...such a tough guy! It wasn't until we had all the pumpkins were in the wheelbarrow that he finally gave in and sat in the wheelbarrow. I tried to take one nice picture of him before we left, but he kept yelling "cheese" at me instead of smiling...what can you do?!?! Hope daddy likes our pumpkins!