Halloween Recap

This was the first year that we really got into Halloween with the babies. Up until this year, Will--and Caroline too for that matter!--have just been too young to understand costumes and trick-or-treating. And to be honest, it's not my favorite "holiday". Not that I'm against it--I just don't like the scary side of things. Never have. One of my friends posted on Facebook that "Halloween is an opportunity to  connect with friends/family/community", and I liked that idea. We were able to go to a friend's costume party, attend a church festival with a buddy of Will's, and we trick-or-treated for the first time as a family. And I have to say....it was all really fun. For someone who isn't too keen on Halloween, I sure enjoyed it!  :)

Oh--and you won't see too many pictures of Will for a couple of reasons: 

1. He absolutely REFUSED to wear his costume (he was a puppy dog). He wore the jacket for the party but didn't put the hood on, and I couldn't get him to wear the jacket on Halloween.

2. He is a beast in front of the camera. The second he sees it, he immediately starts throwing a fit. Fun.

My sweet little bumblebee

At least she will take pictures for me! :)

The girls: Me, Caroline (Bumblebee), Dana, Allie (Dalmatian)

The best group photo we could get  :) 

Allie & Caroline

I caught a smile! He loved playing "go fish".  :)

The night before Halloween, we carved our first ever Jack-O-Lantern. Someone was excited!!

Carving the pumpkin with Daddy

He loved giving the pumpkin the eyes, nose and mouth

So fun!

The finished product--not too shabby! :)

On Halloween night, we went trick-or-treating with our community group from church, as well as Will's best buddy Tyler. 

The best group shot we could get! From L to R: Allie (Dalmation), Caroline (Bumblebee), Carter (Fireman), Elliott (Pumpkin), Tyler (Mickey Mouse), Will (Puppy Dog--sort of.)

The 3 Amigos--They are all a little camera shy!  :)

Boys having fun!

Carter is so sweet to Caroline--especially with protective big brother watching! :)

The wagon was a big hit

Daddy's girl

Even though he wasn't too keen on the costume, Will LOVED ringing the doorbell! He ran from house to house--most of the time leading the way! He was also a master at getting the most candy possible--even though he doesn't really like to eat it! :)

"Trick or Treat!!"

Happy Halloween!!