Halloween 2011

We had an eventful, fun Halloween here. Eli dressed up as Captain Cody (a clone trooper), Jed was Spiderman (of course), and little Max was a baby Yoda. I had no idea who Captain Cody was when Eli specified who he wanted to be, and I was a worried I wouldn't be able to find him a costume. But, apparently Captain Cody is very popular. I think it's from Lego Star Wars. As for Max, I didn't want him to be left out so we came up with baby Yoda. My friend happened to have a newborn size Yoda costume we could borrow, so I took her up on it. He was the most adorable baby Yoda ever!

Eli's school had a fall festival on Friday night, so John took the boys there while Max and I stayed home. On Monday, the day of Halloween, Jed's preschool had a fall fest with activities and a jumpy house. My favorite part is when the kids all sing their Halloween songs for the parents. I've been hearing the songs here at home, so it was fun to hear them sung by all the kids.  I couldn't see Jed very well because he was sitting behind a few tall girls and just short enough to be hidden. I tried to get some video, but you have to look hard to see him.

Jed's fall fest was Max's first outing! The night before, I had to get packed up with all the baby gear and get the car seat ready. It takes a lot of effort! Max did great and slept the whole time. He looked a little confused when we first put him in his car seat and when he first got in the car, but then he was out in no time. Jed was excited to bring his new brother to his school for the fall fest.

Gramma Ninny was here during all the Halloween festivities as well. She stayed for 4 days and was a huge help!  The boys and Gramma Ninny got to put together and decorate a Halloween House made out of cookies, icing , and candy. Jed got the Halloween House kit for his birthday, and they've been wanting to decorate it ever since. It was a fun project for all of them. I don't think it tasted as good as it looked though. I was a little sceptical about that.

Of course we also went trick-or-treating. Needless to say, the boys were hyped up and excited about the trick-or-treating part. Max and I only lasted a little while, but John and the big boys went longer. As usual, we have way too much candy, but it was worth all the fun!

Look behind the little witch hat


Look behind the Minnie Mouse ears