Halloween

Halloween is not high on my list of holidays. In the midst of crazy falls it always seems to sneak up on me and makes me feel even more crazed. Well, this year Chris took the lead and I have to say I like it a lot more that way! Chris took the boys shopping for costumes and handled the trick or treating duties. We both slacked on getting pumpkins, but no one complained too much. Jake finally decided to be a skeleton. Brenden wanted to be the soccer player Leo Messi, but couldn't find his jersey so settled on being Ronaldinho with and afro wig. And Rylan was, of course, a princess. If you're wondering about Miles, well I don't dress up babies. Kids get costumes in my house when they are big enough to ask for a costume :)

Due to some weather concerns trick or treating got delayed in Anderson by a day. Even though the kids were a bummed they had to wait another day for candy, it ended up working out great. The weather was perfect and we ALL had a great night.

Chris took Jake, Brenden, and Rylan to Leo's house (one of Jake's best friends) for a neighborhood parade for the kids to show off their costumes and the parents could get pictures. They then proceeded out in Eagle's Watch for about 2 hours. I met up with them about half way through with Miles in tow after I got back from coaching. Once the boys had gotten enough candy, we all headed back to Leo's where all of the neighbors gathered in the cul-de-sac for adult beverages, candy gorging, and some music. I was only able to stay until about 9p when Rylan and Miles had had enough, but Chris and the older boys stayed until 11pm and we all had a great time.