We began our Halloween festivities on Friday with our first annual pumpkin carving contest. Sarah, Brett, Jack, and Grandma came over to get their carve on. To be honest, carving is a huge mess and really not that fun but our end result was quite impressive. Hank was the self declared winner, helping Randy with the scarecrow pumpkin. 
We even got mom to join in, she carved the 'Trick or Treat' pumpkin, and entertained Jack.
Randy really wanted to stab something after carving 3 pumpkins!
Sarah thought she was so artistic and creative, opting out of using a pattern! She must be and art teacher or something. Her pumpkin...well, I'll let you guess.
Earlier in the day, Hank got to dress up for his preschool party. Jack Sparrow totally goes to Bear Hollow Preschool!Easily the highlight of Halloween was paying my Grandma Joanne and Grandpa Karl a visit. My grandma dressed up as a movie star with long blond hair and a fur coat and totally freaked the kids out when she opened the door. We walked into the kitchen to find my grandpa wearing a wig and sunglasses! Total Keith Richards look a like! He was in excellent spirits, and his VOICE is back! To hear him talk truly made my day. He was chowing down on mac n' cheese and stealing the kids candy just like the old days.
I never want to forget this image. Hank couldn't believe grandpa's hair and his "monster truck" voice.
Lucy and Isabel looked adorable. My little monkey ate approx. 50 suckers today, thanks to Auntie Sarah.
I love my kids! They crack me up on a daily basis, especially on Halloween. I'm hoping Hank doesn't get too used to wearing eye liner.
Colby and Dyson came over and got some serious candy in our neighborhood. Max lasted two houses and he wanted his costume off. He had more fun answering the door and seeing all the kids dressed up. Everyone came over for chili, cornbread, and dessert. I was a slacker with the camera but Grandma Jackie, Grandpa Curt, the Jones family, the Ross Family, the Royster's, Grandma Jeri, Grandpa Griff and Karen, Grandma Yvonna, and Grandpa Sherm all came over.
Oh, Jack the lion...it seems like just yesterday I found the 'stork' pumpkin and realized a sweet little nephew was coming our way. Now look at you...thinking "mom what the hell are you making me wear?".
I love my kids! They crack me up on a daily basis, especially on Halloween. I'm hoping Hank doesn't get too used to wearing eye liner.
Colby and Dyson came over and got some serious candy in our neighborhood. Max lasted two houses and he wanted his costume off. He had more fun answering the door and seeing all the kids dressed up. Everyone came over for chili, cornbread, and dessert. I was a slacker with the camera but Grandma Jackie, Grandpa Curt, the Jones family, the Ross Family, the Royster's, Grandma Jeri, Grandpa Griff and Karen, Grandma Yvonna, and Grandpa Sherm all came over. 
Oh, Jack the lion...it seems like just yesterday I found the 'stork' pumpkin and realized a sweet little nephew was coming our way. Now look at you...thinking "mom what the hell are you making me wear?".
9 comments:
Thanks for the 6:49 AM post.
First of all, I happen to hear a little kid at your door last night say that MY pumpkin was the coolest. So...mock me now.
Second of all, Hank needs to never NOT be Jack Sparrow.
Third of all, thanks for including the picture of me and my chaw carving my sweet pumpkin.
Fourth of all...thanks for pretty much creating all of our Halloween festivities. Wouldn't want to spend them with anyone else!
fabulous post! i felt like i was there! i love that you had everyone over and got to make chili and cornbread. you are some kind of hostess with mostess,
BTW:
I'm pretty sure I took half of my pictures yesterday using YOUR camera. DOH!
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I have been looking forward to everyone's Halloween posts. Love the Jack Sparrow and little Monkey! I was most excited to hear how well Karl is doing. Seriously, him and Joanne amaze me! They never miss a beat!
ANNIE!! All of your pumpkins were AMAZING! I'm so Type A and NOT artistic at all. I would never be able to do any of those because I would be too nervous about the seeds on the floor. But, VERY envious of all of your talents! Super cool!
Everyone's costumes were SUPER cool! Glad to see you're all doing well and loved the update! Happy Halloween! Only 26 days and counting til jammin out to everything there is Christmas music! I can't WAIT! Mariah and Xtina have a way with Xmas music for me!
Halloween has got to be one of the TOP TWO holidays of the year! Thanks for a great party and terrific pics of the kids!!
hank looks very rock n roll with his eye liner. max is adorable. loved all the pictues. sounds like you had quite the party with all those people!
Your pumpkins were very impressive, I loved the scarecrow one. Hank looked awesome in his Jack costume. I hope Nate didn't scare him too bad that night.
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