Hardy Halloween

Well, I have waited a long time to post and I am embarrassed to say the least. I have so much news to blog about, most of it depressing, but I am only going to put up Halloween for right now. We decided, for the first time ever, not to take the kids trick-or-treating. Instead we went to our ward party and let them run amok. They had a blast and did not even miss walking around the dark, sidewalk-less streets and knocking on the doors of empty houses. Megan was not enjoying the evening anyway, so the party was about as much fun as I could handle. Our ward did an indoor carnival with candy as the prizes of the contests. Paul and I just sat with Megan and watched our boys run around the cultural hall playing and loading up on goodies. It was a very enjoyable evening. I could not get many pictures at the party, but I did get good ones of my boys.

I really do have the cutest boys EVER!! =)

Jarom chose to be a samurai, but only because he wanted the swords!

Gregory chose to be IRON MAN and Paul had to "install" a real working light on his chest so it would be more authentic.

Joshua wanted a sword too, but he chose to be a knight. Paul made improvements on his sword and shield too. Also, he used a helmet from an old soldier costume we had, spray painted it silver and velcroed the face mask to it! Paul also took Joshua's rubber boots and painted them silver to match everything else. He is so creative; which is great since I am not. =P

Megan was a little bunny. She hated her costume though and would cry when we put the hood on. I could not get any pictures of her on her tummy, she was not cooperating with me AT ALL. This was the only picture of her that did not have a screaming face! Someone at the ward party got a better one, but I don't have a scanner. =(

I really loved all the kids costumes until I saw my friend Susie QT's gorgeous homemade costumes. Maybe one of these days I will learn to sew! Until then, I will just have to keep Wal-mart in business during Halloween. =P