Halloween

Oh Halloween- we do love this holiday, but I can say I'm glad it's over. It was well celebrated (like five separate parties!) Here's the run-down of what we did:

First was the Kaysville Elementary Carnival- this is the school where my mom works and they put on a darling free carnival every year. Chase is the best kid to take to stuff like this. He was so enthusiastic about all the games, talked to every kid he saw there (even though he knew almost none of them) and absolutely LOVED the cake walk (and had us laughing at his darling jumping-up-and-down excitement when his number was called). 

Hudson did not attend this event, since it was the day Ben got home from his 10 day work trip and we all felt like it would be best for Hudson to have quality time with daddy. When I sent the pictures from the carnival in our family group text, Heidi noticed the lack of Hudson pictured. This exchange just made me laugh:

(This is referencing a serious tantrum Hudson was having in which I calmly asked him what was bothering him. His response: YOU are bothering me!)

The next night was the trunk or treat in my parents ward, aka our old ward. I knew Chase would want to go to be with his little friends, so we tagged along with them! Chase ran around with Will and Matt (both Batman) and Paisley (the dalmation) and had a wonderful time. 

On the Monday before Halloween we traditionally carve our pumpkins for Family Home Evening. It was just too gorgeous a night to stay home all night, so we started off with a little family hike up in the beauty of the mountains. Fall is our very favorite time of year! And at sunset, with leaves that are already red, orange and yellow, everything looks gold and beautiful. It was a wonderful night (despite Hudson asking to be carried every 90 seconds).

 Then we carved pumpkins. Ben, always one to find an "easier" way to do things (even if that "easier" way takes "longer") used a drill on the pumpkin he was helping Hudson with. Chase immediately told me, "I wish dad was helping with my pumpkin so that I could use power tools!" Of course, it immediately became a three-man job.

Two nights before Halloween was our ward's Halloween Carnival. Because Hudson's firetruck costume (which I made) was a little cumbersome, he wore his monster costume to the party. I feel like the monster costume really is Hudson is his true form.

 The day before Halloween our neighbor hosted a little Halloween party for the kiddos! It was so fun and cute. They played several little games, decorated cookies and had some snacks. It was the perfect little get-together and a fun way to spend a morning.

 And then it was finally Halloween! The boys were so excited to trick or treat! We slowly made our way around our neighborhood (partly because Hudson walks slowly and partly because Chase liked to have a short conversation with most of the people handing out candy). I love our little fireman and firetruck!

And now I think we will all detox from the sugar high we are currently experiencing and start thinking about gratitude....