So another successful Halloween! It actually went pretty smoothly. I think it had something to do with spreading it out over a few days. It always seems so stressful to do all the school activities and then head off to the night activities. This year it was nice to take it all in at a little slower pace. 
6th graders aren't allowed to dress-up and participate in the school parade, but they do get to dress up like Egyptians and do skits! 
Halle was super excited to be in the Parade this year. She "flew" on her broom the whole way.
Attention! Parker chose to be a soldier. I loved this costume when Braden wore it, and it was just as cute on Parker.
Halle wanted to wear her last years costume. I said great, cause I always like free!
Braden was an Evil Jester. Parker was scared of him.
Connor is growing up! He didn't really want to dress up. He did eventually put on a Ninja costume and Trick or Treat a little.
Braden and his friend Ethan have made it a tradition to always dress the same.
Hanging with friends is what makes it so fun.
Thanks to Sherri and the girls for taking Halle and Parker Trick or Treating once our Trunk or Treat was over. 
Olivia stole my idea! Some of us are just too tired to really enjoy the holiday!
6th graders aren't allowed to dress-up and participate in the school parade, but they do get to dress up like Egyptians and do skits! Halle was super excited to be in the Parade this year. She "flew" on her broom the whole way.Attention! Parker chose to be a soldier. I loved this costume when Braden wore it, and it was just as cute on Parker.Halle wanted to wear her last years costume. I said great, cause I always like free!Braden was an Evil Jester. Parker was scared of him.Connor is growing up! He didn't really want to dress up. He did eventually put on a Ninja costume and Trick or Treat a little.Braden and his friend Ethan have made it a tradition to always dress the same.Hanging with friends is what makes it so fun.Thanks to Sherri and the girls for taking Halle and Parker Trick or Treating once our Trunk or Treat was over. 
Olivia stole my idea! Some of us are just too tired to really enjoy the holiday! We hope you all had a Happy Halloween!!!
Our "Night of Pumpkins" wouldn't have been complete without a little pumpkin carving. (I guess Mike and Braden didn't get enough pumpkin at dinner!)
Parker was lucky enough and so happy to be able to "carve" two of his very own. Thanks Daddy!
Mike attempted to carve John Lennon. I think it turned out pretty good. Maybe a bit abstract, but I can see it!!
Thanks Mike and Sherrie for hanging out with us. We always have so much fun with you!
Connor is a member of the Junior High Men's chorus. A few weeks ago, he came home and told me he auditioned for a solo and that it was down to him and another boy. Then he came home a week or so ago and said that he got the part. Needless to say, I was shocked! Not necessarily because he got the part, just because he was brave enough to do it. Well tonight was the big night. His part wasn't anything that I expected, but it was TOTALLY Connor. (Sorry the recording is so bad. That's what happens when you try to video tape using a regular camera, with a wiggling 3 year old sitting on your lap!)
Halle and Parker and I snuck outside to go on a walk, but it was a little too cold and windy for the kids to really enjoy it.
This is what the boys did for the majority of the time. They each got on a computer and played games. (We'd have to drag them away!)
The girls did a lot of reading books and coloring in the new Halloween Coloring books.
Sunday, Parker was feeling better. Mom decided that we should have an early birthday celebration for him and got him a new tractor. He now thinks he is four, even though it won't be official for two more months.
The kids played some Gamecube, and even got Grandma to join in. Thanks Grandma for being such a good sport!
We had fun playing games. Bingo was my favorite, but Wesley dominated on Pit.
We had a great time, as always! Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for showing us such a fun time.
