pumpkins and costumes

Matt and Bek had their yearly Pumpkin Carving Party (which they haven't had for the past 2 yrs). We have missed it and it was fun to go hang out with friends and have good food, conversaton and sensational pumpkins.

The little kids were able to paint pumpkins. Here Will and Drew K are painting pumpkins together. I tried to get Drew to look, but he was quite engrossed in his work. So, here is Will and the back of Drew's head.

Jarod carving a train in our pumpkin. He did a fabulous job once again and brought home a prize...a very scrumptious apple pie that Bek had made.

My beautiful sisters.

Then the night before Holloween, my cousins Whit and Tara hosted a Holloween Party for us and our kids. There was once again fabulous food and fun times. The kids dressed up and we had a fun time hanging out as always with the girls and Isaac.

Beautiful little Aria in part of her chicken costume.

I dressed Will up as a clown. I sewed on patches on to his jacket and gave him a wig and a red nose. He was so cute. He hated the wig! He cried the first time I put it on, and only would put it on for a few seconds for pictures.

Here he is in a close up with his rainbow hair. His head is so big, this wig was actually for an adult, but it fit him quite well.

Here is Darci in her 40's outfit, minus the hat and with a tiara she found.

I didn't get Josh's costume. I don't know what I was thinking. He was an adoreable pilot. You will have to go see Bek's blog for the full costumes.

Here are the fabulous hosts. Whit made chicken, potatoes and gravy, cider, juice with gummy worms in the ice cubes, pumpkin blizzards, homemade mac and cheese (which Tara made), plus a few other desserts. She and Isaac also made little pumpkin trick or treat baskets for each kid with candy and toys. Such fun times! You guys are the best hostesses and wonderful cooks. thanks for the great times!

Last night we went to Brandon and Mindy's for Oct/Nov Birthdays.

Here is Elle with her Craftsman goggles, which she wore all night...such a goofy kid!

Jarod and Will playing on the floor with "queen cars" (Lightnight McQueen Cars)

Here are the four Birthdays we celebrated. The boys are very much into their cakes.

Happy Birthday kiddos.

We've had a busy last couple weeks, but very much fun. Have a good week.