Halloween Part Three-Halloween Night

We started off Halloween night, trick or treating around our neighborhood.

Sadie after being scared by our neighbor B.J. He has managed to scare each one of my children, over the years. Other than this one scary experience, Sadie loved Halloween this year. She was a pro at saying trick-or-treat, and was overwhelmed with excitement over all of the candy.

Then we headed over the the Truck or Treat. But once we got into the car, it wouldn't start. Luckily, Eric and our neighbor Mark jump-started the car and we were ready to go. Have I ever mentioned how much I love all of my neighbors?

The kids got tons of candy, went through the haunted house, and played some street hockey. Megan managed to get both of her pucks into the goal, and ended up hitting the teddy bear inside so she won a prize! Woo-hoo!!!

Halloween Part Two-Pumpkin Carving

Friday night we carved pumpkins with some friends.

I thought I would include this picture to document Megan's standing extremes. The girl will not sit down.

Megan's finished bat pumpkin! She did it all herself, and I think did a great job.

Jackson and Eric's finished pirate ship pumpkin!

Sadie and Sarah's finished polka-dot pumpkin!


Our pumpkins lined up ready to greet the trick-or-treaters.

Halloween Part One-School Carnival

We had a very busy day of Halloween celebrating on Thursday. I started off the day visiting Jackson at school, and watching the Kindergarten Halloween Parade.

After the parade, we headed back to the classroom to PARTY! A Kindergarten party consists mostly of gorging on cookies, brownies, cupcakes, candy and chips that all of the parents bring. Needless to say there was no need for me to make lunch this day.

Sade made herself right at home, and I believe envisioned herself as part of the class.

After the party we were treated to a truly rousing rendition of a pumpkin song that was quite entertaining, and adorable.

That afternoon it was time to get ready for the Halloween carnival at school.

Introducing:

Megan The Mummy

Jackson As Luigi

And Sadie As A Ladybug

Jackson refused to sit still in any picture. Insisting on doing Luigi poses from MarioKart. I am now rather glad he insisted on it.

After playing a few games at the Carnival, it was time for the costume contest. Megan's age group was up first (3rd - 5th grade). I thought Megan had a good chance at placing, so I stayed towards the front of the group with my camera ready.

Sure enough she got 2nd place! Just beat out by Frankenstein who was standing next to her.

Next, it was Jackson's turn. I actually leaned down to him right before his age group (Kindergarten - 2nd grade) took the stage and asked him if he wouldn't rather just go and play more games instead of participating in the contest. I felt like he didn't have a chance, and thought our time would better be served by exploring the rest of the carnival. After all he was wearing a store bought Luigi suit, and didn't even have his moustache on because it was bothering him. But he wanted to participate, so he went up on stage, and I went to the back of the room, letting the other parents take pictures of their kids up there.

Well, you can just imagine my extreme surprise and genuine excitement when he won 1st place! When I heard them say Luigi I started looking around for some other kid in a homemade Luigi costume. But no, it was Jackson that they wanted. And the best part is his little Kindergarten friend that was Mario won 2nd place. The judges must have been huge fans of MarioKart, just like Jackson is. Or they thought Jackson was too cute to resist. I would have to agree.

He won this cool football, and they both received certificates.

After the costume contest excitement we played a lot more games.

I'll end with a picture of Sadie dancing while Megan was singing Karaoke. It was a great carnival, and I am grateful for all of the teachers putting so much work into such a fun night for the kids.