Happy Halloween!

Marcus and I have been working like dogs lately and so our Halloween morning started out more rushed and hectic than usual.  We miraculously managed to keep the tradition of pumpkin shaped pancakes going (I was in a tired stupor making pancakes when Reagan reminded me of the brilliant, and much easier, oatmeal that I made last year. Darn!).  We whipped out some last minute costume adjustments and barely made it to school on time.  But we did make it.  It was the very rushed beginning to a long yet fulfilling day.  

I picked Ainsley up from school a mere two hours later and heard about all the fun she had.  After a quick lunch at home we headed back to the school for the traditional costume parade.  Ainsley, unexpectedly, was able to join the afternoon class for the parade which made her day.  

An hour later we were back at the school again to pick up Reagan.  After a quick snack we loaded up and were on our way to say hello to Grandpa, Grandma at work, and then Marcus' work.  My dad dressed up as Elf this year and I took the kids to see him at work.  They were unimpressed because they had seen him wear the costume for Christmas last year.  Reagan even said, "That is an old costume.  It is getting boring. Is he going to wear it every year?"  I about died.  Let me assure you, my dad in an Elf costume will never be boring!  It kills me every time.

After a brief stop at Grandma's work we headed to Marcus' office.  They love to trick-or-treat at his office.  Last year I stayed in the car because Paige was little and sleeping.  It was fun to go in this time and get a tour of the building and meet many of Marcus' colleagues.

  Trick-or-treating was especially fun this year.  Marcus said it was the perfect combination somehow.  We saw many friends and ward members.  The kids came home with TONS of candy.  I am still shocked at how much they got.  We were also able to stop at Ainsley's teacher's home on the way to Grandma and Grandpa's house and that was a fun treat for the kids as well.  

At my parents house the kids had fun helping Grandpa scare the kids coming to trick-or-treat.  We also visited a few houses in the neighborhood.   It was a late night but a very good night.  

I love Halloween.  We all love Halloween!  

For my own documentation:

Reagan's costume: Used Wonder Woman's bodysuit from last year as gymnast leotard and added a workout set we purchased.

Ainsley's Costume:  Intended to make but a friend ended up making it for me.  (Is that cheating:)?)

Will's costume: He picked out at Costco. I was thrilled.

Paige's costume: Same Tiger costume that Reagan and Ainsley wore (I think we tried to have Will wear it also but the night of Halloween we realized he was waaay too big for it so he went sans costume that year)