Halloween Recap

Part of my October goals was to get the Halloween costume situation figured out.  I knew Charlie could be the dragon that Paul was at his age, and the fact that he loves to "ROAR" at everyone was a bonus.  I asked Paul several times what he wanted to be and he always came back to Buzz Light year from the previous year.  The costume was too small, but no one cared!  

For the past few years we have had our friends over for Halloween.  We've been through 3 different pregnancies and added a lot of kids to the mix, but it is always fun!  The main goal is for the kids to get a lot of candy and for the moms to drink a lot of wine.  Done and done.  The dads drink a lot of beer too (don't want to leave them out).  But when they came back from trick-or-treating they said many houses offered them a refill on their drinks.  Now that is neighborly.  

Everyone came early for some chili and pictures.  

This is really the best we could get.  Paul is Buzz LightYear (second year in a row) and no, the gun is not part of the costume.  In fact, he looks terrifying with that weapon.  It is actually part of the police officer's costume but you can imagine that it was VERY popular throughout the night.  

A little better (at least at the gun standpoint) but can only see those sweet mouse ears! 

These dudes.  All in their designated stance.  

These sweeties probably won best dressed and obviously won the most easy to photograph.  

I don't love dressing up personally, but I love answering the door and seeing all the kid's outfits!  A great night! 

October Goals

I was teaching yoga last night and for the first time in awhile it was DARK when class ended at 6:45. Fall is here.  Oh and it was so freezing last night  I even wore my UGGS.  You know we are seriously when the UGGS are broken out.

Here are my little goals for the month of October: 

1. Read 2 books
- now this should be no problem but lately I have been reading TWO pages and falling asleep.  The struggle is real.  Perhaps less TV and more book time?

2. Carve pumpkins
- I think we meant to do this last year but never got around to it.  Paul is excited about any holiday so he will think this is special! 

3. Deal with the light situation in the dining room
- Who is tired of hearing about the light situation in my dining room?  Me!!!  But I need to deal with this in OCTOBER! 

4. Figure out Halloween costumes
- I am pretty sure Charlie is going to be whatever Paul was when he was Charlie's age (sorry 2nd child) but Paul's request changes every 10 seconds.  

5. Finish Season 3 of Scandal
- Doesn't really go with #1, but I am sure everyone is also sick of me discuss this obsession so it will be good to be caught up! 

6. Bake something
- Nothing says fall like a chocolate something baking in your oven!  YUM

Anything you are dying to do in October?

Halloween 2013

Halloween 2013

This is how we do Halloween at our house.  Yes, that is a box of wine. 

 

Last year at Halloween, I was pregnant with Charlie.  And the boys had a wonderful idea to fill a cooler with Coors Light and drink a few beverages while the kids when trick or treating.  So this year I did not want to miss out on celebrating this wonderful holiday with a few drinks.  Or a box.

My mom bought Paul a Buzz Lightyear costume a few months ago that he does not like taking off.  So his outfit was decided long ago.  I looked hard for a Woody outfit for Charlie to match our Toy Story theme (although I didn't look that hard) but didn't find anything.  So the day of Halloween I just decided Charlie could be the monkey Paul was when he was younger.  However, it must have slipped my mind that the monkey outfit was made for 0-6 months.  And Charlie has a huge booty.  But we squeezed that sucker on and he looked pretty cute in my opinion!

Kathy and I picked up the boys at school and took them trick or treating down Mainstreet.  They were a little unsure at first, but once they realized people gave them candy they literally asked every single adult they encountered for a treat. 

Then we all met back at our house.  Our other friends came over with Noah (superman) and we had some pizza. 

The men took the big boys out and about and they totally scored in the candy department.  Meanwhile, the ladies stayed home with the babies!  We drank wine, listened to 90's hits, and overall had a great time!  Happy Halloween (11 days later)!

Halloween 2012

I am sure everyone is bombarded with Halloween pictures, but how cute is my little airplane?

 Paul's best bud Tyson as Captain America:

 

I love this one!  They are so excited to get outside and trick or treat and they LOVE making each other laugh! 

 

The captain, plane, and Woody ready to get going! 

This is what the dads did while the kids received their candy!  I was giving them a hard time, but it seemed every time I answered the door, there was a dad in the background with a beer bottle in his hand.  I am liking this neighborhood more and more. 

Say "CHEESE!"

The boys came home with a complete sugar high.  They ran around the house screaming and yelling.  The men continued to drink beer.  The prego moms continued to eat laffy taffy and tootsie rolls.

Hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween.