Halloween 2010

We had a great Halloween, it was fun having our kids to celebrate with us (they make everything more enjoyable, probably with the exception of eating out at nicer restaurants at times). Last week we carved pumpkins as a family (or should I say that Mckay and I did most of the work while the kids mostly explored and observed). Payton was the bravest and would touch it and thought it was cool. Kenzie was okay as long as she had a spoon to use and could wash anything she got on her, with a nearby rag. Taylor didn't want anything to do with the touching but was great to sit there and watch it all. This year I actuall baked Pumpkin seeds and they were a hit (the kids LOVED them), guess I'll have to make more next year.

Payton and Taylor getting ready to carve, don't mind Payton lack of clothing, he didn't want to get messy.

Kenzie getting grossed out.

Payton and Me cleaning out the pumpkins.

Payton and Mckay carving the faces.

The finished product...the kids were all thrilled when we lit them up. Taylor thought it was so neat and kept saying "Mumkin".


Payton was Optimus Prime and was thrilled to be a Transformer for a day!

McKenzie was the cutest little witch I've ever seen, she didn't want to go out without her "Witch Dot", on her cheek, as she called it.


The kids getting ready for Trick-Or-Treating, although Taylor would not hold still for pictures.


Taylor the Lion...he loved his costume.


What a cute little guy.


They all had a good time at the Trunk-Or-Treat Saturday night, and then they hit up a few other houses on the way back to my parents house for a family Halloween party and dinner. It was a great time and all of the cousins had fun together (You were missed Cynthia and Dean). Even though Halloween was on a Sunday this year we had most of our fun Saturday. When we were home we had several little kids come to our house and Payton, Kenzie, and Taylor were just as excited to pass out the candy as they were to get their own candy. I had to laugh when our doorbell would ring and all of the kids would run to the candy bowl and give the lucky one behind the door a handful.

A Few Extras...


McKenzie hates to be left out of the action and has been sneaking out of bed to see what she is missing out, but is too nervous to go all the way and get caught. She has also been weaning herself out of a few naps during the week, so she still gets tired. So this is what a curious/tired little girl looks like when she just can't take it any longer.

Soccer is finished for the season. It was fun while it lasted, but it is nice to have our Saturdays back. McKenzie was probably the most disappointed when it came to an end because she loved to play at the park during Payton's games and practices.

Goooo Payton!

Taking a much need drink.

Payton's fan club!

On a break away.

Now on to November and the upcoming Holidays!!! I am debating taking down all of the FaLL decorations and skipping straight to Christmas Decor. I guess I'll see just how long I can hold off!