Halloween, the real deal

After lots of buildup and two church Trunk-or-Treats, halloween finally arrived. The kids were so excited! As per our family tradition, we went to Jim's parents house to celebrate Halloween and Bill's birthday. Yes, it was a school day, but everyone needs a break every now and then, right? Besides, if we had stayed home I would have had to take the kids trick-or-treating by myself since Jim had school in Fort Myers, and I wasn't quite up for that joyful experience. Jason and Abby and their kids met up with us for Trick-or treating again this year, which we always look forward to. Zoie loves seeing her friend Elizabeth.

Happy Birthday Bill!

Taking a break

Our kids (the older ones) have now reached the point where one neighborhood of candy isn't enough, so Jim and Will drove them over to the next one to get more loot. Needless to say we have candy coming out our ears. We may be giving candy away as Christmas presents this year. :)

Trunk or Treat

We had a great time at our ward's Trunk-or-Treat this year. It was fun to see everyone all dressed up and having a good time.

I actually got some cute pics of the kids before we left.

Aidan was a white ninja, don't ask me why. No clue. I spent an hour making him a mask to go with his costume, because he wanted one, but then he wouldn't wear it. Should have seen that one coming.

Zoie was a pink butterfly. Nolan's costume was a pain this year. He didn't make up his mind until a few days before the party that he wanted to be Wolverine, and by then of course all the stores were sold out of his size. I even recruited Elaine to shop in Fort Myers, but nothing fit. He had to settle for Harry Potter, but at least it turned out cuteMy friend Leah and I tried to pull off Madonna and Cindy Lauper. It's hard to try to look like someone else, but at least the 80's part was fairly obvious. That hair took forever, but was fun to have it different since I normally don't do anything except wear it straight or pull it up.
Jim went as Sean Penn, since he and Madonna were married in the 80's. Logan was the cutest little bat! Leah and Eric
Jen and Andy
The eighties chicks, Leah, Christina and me.
I love Halloween!

Zoie's halloween dance class

Zoie started taking dance class at the YMCA and she loves it. Her teacher planned a Halloween party, and the kids could wear their costumes and dance for the parents. They also had a little party after with treats from all the parents.

I wasn't finished with her costume for this year yet, so we once again pulled out the ladybug costume from 2 years ago. That thing has gotten a lot of use and she still loves to wear it, so it all worked out.Tap routine

Logan wanted in on the fun.

ballet

Time for treats!