Halloween 2009

So I am not sure why I went costume shopping the first of October because the boys didn't end up wearing either of the costumes we got. That's okay though, one step ahead for next year! Hunter had orginally wanted to be a vampire and I couldn't resist taking TJ's picture when he tried out the teeth . . . The boys couldn't wear masks to their party at daycare, they got their face painted instead. TJ's was washed off by the time I got there, but Hunter kept the red face for hours. I am still cleaning red out of the shower. LOL!

A few weeks ago when I went to dinner with Cheryl and Jenny, the boys watched ET with Troy at home. Hunter couldn't stop talking about it. I happened to mention it to Aunt Nic and she offered to let us borrow the ET costume Aunt Jo made for Tina's kids years ago! Hunter boy loved it! TJ was originally going to be the Hulk. The costume from Wal-Mart was 2 sizes too big, but sometimes it's not worth fighting with a 3 year old in the middle of the store. 2 sizes to big this year will fit perfectly for next year! While unpacking boxes Halloween morning I came across Hunter's old Elmo costume. TJ loved it!

While I was finishing getting ready to go trick or treating I asked Troy to take pictures of the boys, not realizing he would only take ONE picture! What a dork! Oh well, here are Elmo and ET!

We decided to head to Meadow Park with Adella and the kids. The party started at 4:30 which was nice because it was still sunny and warm. TJ looked so dang cute hanging out in my truck with his McQueen shades on. LOL!

We also connected with Hunter's friend Dylan. They haven't seen each other since pre-school and loved trick or treating with each other. It was funny at the park, they were both lifting up their masks to find each other! After the kids trick or treated, donuts and hot chocolate were served. Troy was having truck issues so we didn't stay long, but the boys got loads of candy and enjoyed their donuts at home. Thanks to Tori who came along and helped with the boys! I was so frazzled with Troy's truck issues that I didn't take any pictures with Dylan but he was a very cool Darth Vader.

After we got Troy's truck home and he off to work we met Dylan and his family for more trick or treating around the neighborhood. Thanks to Julie who kept Hunter so he and Dylan could play some more while I took a very tired Elmo home to rest!