Halloween!

Saturday night was the Church Halloween Carnival. The kids were so excited to put their costumes on for the first time of the season. I went as the tired pregnant mommy (but I did have cute prego jeans, thanks to my friend Britney - love you!) and Brad went as himself. I know, not very exciting - maybe we'll be up for costumes next year.

This was the first year my boys wanted to be something" scary". I have to admit, their costume ideas may have come from them overhearing one of my MANY discussions about vampires and werewolves! (FYI, I've always been on team Edward.)

Drew: "What's more scary, mommy, a vampire or a werewolf?"
Me: "Um, a vampire, I think."
Drew: "Then that's what I want to be!"
In my mind I pictured a much cuter and lovable looking werewolf. He turned out pretty scary too!

Lou-lou had a tough time deciding between Ariel & Tinkerbell, but finally went with the Little Mermaid every time.

The Taylor Clan, looking "SCARY" before heading off to the Trunk or Treat.


HALLOWEEN DAY was busy, fun and spooky! Our first activity was the school parade.


Lou-lou thought the marching band was a little too loud. Drew (the vampire in the bottom right corner, was amazed by all the teenage costumes!)


Cole (knowing how much I like a good photo) stopped the whole line so I could get a good shot of him. He stayed posed until the kids behind him started yelling and passing him up. What a good boy!


After the parade we stopped by the class party and got a great shot of Ms. Alves - she's such a wonderful teacher. Bec, does this bring back 2 different VIVID memories? :)


On the way home we got a photo with Ms. Georgia, one of our favorite people. She is the school crossing guard and is always so happy and friendly. Ms. Georgia is a lifesaver in keeping all our kids safe.


Later Nana and Papa came by to say Happy Halloween.


Being the best Nana EVER she gave the kids FULL size candy.


My kids were very excited about that.


So to begin the night we first were off to the annual Carver pot-luck dinner (where the kids eat nothing because they just fill up on candy and the adults stuff their faces with all the yummy food and discuss who had to take the kids out tonight :) We LOVE it. Next to grandma's to pick Sl2 up and start the trick-or treating.

Michelle was sufficiently surprised to see us there!


We had a great night of trick or treating! Both Brad and I decided to go with the kids, they were so funny. We didn't realize how tight Sammie Lou's costume was around her ankles until we saw how she had to run (waddle) to keep up with her brothers from door to door. Needless to say, she kept up.


There were a couple of AMAZING houses, Sl2 usually lead the way to the door - NO fear.


Towards the end of the night there was one that pushed her over the edge and she opted to stay with dad.


We brought the wagon thinking Sammie Lou may get tired of walking. I don't think she got in it once! We stayed out until the rain was falling to hard and we were soaked. It was the perfect way to end a great Halloween season.