Trick-or-Treat Time at Daddy's Work

 It's been a tradition of ours since Carson was little to go trick-or-treating in Brian's office.  The boys all had parties at their schools and by the time we made it to see Brian, it was almost 3 PM and the boys were all getting somewhat cranky.  They do tend to take turns, however, so Ben was first, then Gavin when we were finished, then Carson on the way home.  Happy that it's Friday, that's for sure!

Parks & Rec. Fall Festival

We joined the children's parade when we arrived at the party to find that they were asking all of the kids their names and what they were.  I didn't prep the boys on anything they said.  Carson was Indiana Jones.  Bennett said he was a "Puppy Dog."  And Gavin said he was a "Lizard," although he said he was a frog at one point and a dragon another time, while wearing the costume at home.  I wasn't sure what was going to come out of his mouth. 

I was so pleased that the twins both stayed with Carson and walked around the gym in the parade, without running back to me.  That's a big step . . .

The Fall Festival is always a fun time.  We usually try to get pumpkin painting in first so that they have time to dry before we head home.  The boys spent most of the time in a game room where they won plastic fangs, silly bracelets, and Tootsie Rolls (a new favorite around here).

Trick or Treat!

The boys all had a terrific time trick or treating with other kids from our neighborhood. Carson went with Fred, his sister, and mom, at the last minute since the twins weren't quite ready and Carson had been anxious to get going. He had a blast, trick or treating for two hours! He brought home way too much candy, but after weeding out the ones he doesn't like, his pile wasn't so bad.

Ben, Gavin, Brian, and I went trick or treating with our neighbors, Katie, Emily, and Christopher, along with their parents. The girls are such big helpers! Gavin wanted to be carried almost the entire time by Brian. We're still a bit under the weather here, but nothing was going to stop those boys from going out.

The previous day, on Friday, we met up with Grandma Joanne at Brian's work to trick or treat. The boys always have fun going office door to office door. They load up on goodies way too fast this way, but they have a blast doing it.

Parks & Rec Halloween Party

An Edwardianish Vampire, a Twilight fan, and our three Sesame Street characters.

Okay, so maybe I overdid it on Brian's face. Made him a little too pale, but this was my first attempt. He won't be quite so white on Halloween night. You can't see the glitter very well in the picture, but that turned out well. While we waited a couple of minutes for some friends to arrive, I overheard a lady in front of me say to her friend, "Did you see the guy with the glitter face? His wife is wearing a shirt that says, 'I love a guy who sparkles.' " Of course, I piped in and said, "That's me!" I was just so happy that someone got it!

We got a lot of comments on Oscar the Grouch which I had stayed up until midnight the night before making. Just have to fix one of the eyes and Carson's set for Halloween.

FHM Pumpkin Patch Party

Gavin, Carson, Bennett

Took this picture for Mike.

Before the train/tractor ride.

After a bumpy ride on the train.

Carson & Ben (Gavin put the ghost face back up.)

Yes, this tiger was at the pumpkin patch!!! This place was an exotic animal rescue as well.

Gavin insisting on pulling the wagon . . . as usual.

Helping Ben feed the animals & getting my hand licked by a llama or alpaca.

Trick or Treat!

We went to Daddy's work at OHSU to trick or treat today, then again this evening on our cul-de-sac. So much fun! Gavin finally said, "Trick or Treat" toward the end of the night and Ben loved to say, "Bye bye!" I was very good at saying thank you to everyone.

Halloween costumes preview

Mommy surprised me with this silly headband to try out. My brothers and I are planning to be silly monsters for Halloween if Mommy and Kelly can make the costumes work. All of the materials for the eyes/headbands cost only $3 for all of ours! And the furry material was free from Kelly! These are going to be cheap and cute! I promise!