We carved pumpkins....
K had no problem digging right in and getting messy...
Aj, on the other hand, just was NOT interested. "EEEWWW" was all she could say about the experience.
Messy or not, both kids were very proud of their handiwork.
Kendra chose a scary Jack-O-Lantern face, and Alexis chose several shapes of cookie cutters to cut out on her pumpkin.
The next day was the BIG day! My little sea creatures were so excited to get dressed up in their costumes, and they looked really good!
There was a costume parade and party at Kendra's school, and of course we had to partake in those activities. Alexis loves visiting Kendra at school, and can't wait to go herself...even though she isn't willing to use the potty chair in order to go to school. If you've never been in a room full of excited and hyper 5 and 6 year olds, you haven't really lived. I just have one thing to say....God bless our teachers!
Later that night, we went trick or treating. Unfortunately, we were having camera issues, so there are no pictures, but it was an awesome experience. There were kids all over the neighborhood! Fortunately, everyone started early. We even had a dozen or so trick or treaters BEFORE we left! We finally just had to shut the door, and take off as people were walking up to our house. The girls had a blast. Kendra, of course, knew exactly what to do. AJ had no problem following big sis' lead, and was so proud she refused to be pushed in the stroller or let anyone carry her candy bag...even when she could barely lift it off the ground!
Mom and dad even had the chance to partake in some Halloween festivities and attended an adult only Halloween party.
All in all, it was a BIG Halloween success! We all had so much fun, and we're already planning for next year!
