trick or treat

Halloween came and went really fast again this year. Funny how that happens. I tried to do a superhero theme with the kids costumes, but within a week of the big day everyone was changing their minds. I think the days of me picking them costumes is long gone. I love Halloween so much it is seriously my favorite. Cort thinks I'm crazy, he thinks it's a silly holiday. But for me there is something about it. The chill in the air, all the fall smells, the pumpkins and all that jazz. I love it everything about it. Pretty sure it was my mom's favorite holiday too! She use to hand out candy to the trick or treaters and hot chocolate to the moms and dads. 
Here we are heading out for our ward's party this year. People around here go above and beyond. At the party, there was a bounce house, several booths and games for the kids to win prizes and candy at, hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill, dancing and strobe lights, etc. etc. they really know how to throw a party around here.A good time was had by all.

And it wouldn't be Halloween without some carved pumpkins. We finally got around to it on Halloween eve.

Easton's little play school had a little party too. Easton left his mask on the entire time. He was so excited to be Robin, it truly is his favorite superhero right now.

Taylor and Chase decided to be a BYU football player and BYU cheerleader this year. I guess my dad has gotten to them. They officially bleed blue now, which is kind of funny considering both me and Cort graduated from the U!

Chase at his school's Halloween Parade. I couldn't get him to look at me.

The fourth graders are normally not in the parade, but since Taylor is on Student Council this year she got to lead the parade and be a part of the fun. I was glad for that and so was she.

Chase and his teacher Mrs. Coble. She is so great.

Chase and his buddy Blake. These boys were in the same class last year where they met, and now they are again this year, thanks to their moms requesting it. ;) They are such great little buddies.

Taylor with some of her friends getting ready for some trick or treating

Talan insisted on being the Dark Knight Batman, the regular Batman just wouldn't do. He gets so into character. He's such a hoot. I can't help but LOVE HIM!

 And Avery was such a trooper and was the cutest little lady bug ever, at least in my opinion she was!

Halloween night we headed out and hit a couple BBQ and carnivals that were going on in our neighborhood. I will be craving those Philly Steak sandwiches at our neighbor's the Smith's BBQ all the way entire next year.
Trick or treat!