HALLOWEEN FESTIVITIES

Unfortunately Steve had to work on Wednesday, which was our ward's Halloween party.

Katie was a Renaissance Princess

Becky was a Beautiful Vampiress

Belle was a Cute Devil

Zack dressed as Eragon, from the book of the same name

And I pulled out the costume from 9 years ago and was Dorothy (minus my scarecrow)

We then headed off to the church for the festivities. It was fun to see all the cute goblins and ghouls, but especially cool to see so many of the adults participating.
It turned out to be a fun night that ended with the children trunk or treating in the back of the church.

The Ropers

Madi

Krystal & Taylor

Heston & Bailee

Sandra, Jon, Julie, & Eric
Sara, Emily, Brecken & Kaitlyn

Dayna & Nikki

PUMPKIN CARVING

Tuesday night we brought in some of the pumpkins that Steve and the kids grew this summer.

It was time to carve into those suckers.

Hope you enjoy the pictures...

The Kids Version of Stock Trading

Last night the Trick-O-Treat candy came out. The kids arranged the stash on the table and then the trading began. It soon became obvious which candies were each child's favorite.

Becky is a Butterfinger girl

Katie is a KitKat girl

Belle is a Hershey girl

Zack love his Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

It did get a little loud as they kids announced what they were willing to trade and the others would respond with their counter offers. The most interesting trade was a HUGE rice crispy treat for 6 fun size candy bars. It was fun to watch the children play they game and make their trades. This is definitely one of those memories I hope they will cherish once they are older and parents themselves.

Halloween Festivities

The beginning of October and the costumes box was raided by our kids. Belle found the Zombie mask and decided she would re-wear her Dorothy costume from last year. She even had a skull in her basket to take the place of Toto. Zack found the claws and decided that it would be fun to be the Grim Reaper.

Katie and Becky opted to spend their gift cards to buy new costumes. Becky had gotten a black Webkin for her birthday and decided a witch costume would be fun to buy. Katie wanted to be a Fairy of Woodland Creature to go along with her Bunny Webkin.

Friday at the kid's school was the Halloween Parade. It was fun to see all the kids in costumes. Definitely Dorothy is a big favorite again this year.

Last night was our Ward Halloween Party. We started with a soup dinner. Then each family made a tombstone to help in getting to know each other's families (Our boundaries have changed, so we only know half the people in our ward right now) Zack took charge of making ours and Belle read it to everyone. Once this activity was done, the parents went out to their trunks and prepared for the trick-o-treaters. I had hung Christmas lights in my trunk and a even set up a little skeleton. I really love watching all the little kids come around and ask for their treats. It definitely was a good time.