Halloween Happenings

I've said it before and I'll say it again, I LOVE HOLIDAYS. They give you so many opportunities for fun!

On Thursday my parents came down with Matt, Ashtyn and little Carter man for a fun little playdate. My mom brought princess costumes for the girls and a puppy costume for Carter.

After using Grandpa as a horse Emma and Ashtyn helped make some yummy sugar cookies. I gave the girls each a blob of dough to roll out and cut. Emma took the job very seriously while Ashtyn stuck the blob promptly in her mouth. That stressed Emma out a immensely. Little nuts. The girls did GREAT at decorating though. They only ate half of the frosting :)

I had to add this picture....Grandpa snuck Ali a cookie and man, oh, man was she LOVIN' it.

After cookies we headed to Chuck-e-cheese for some pizza. Notice the top left picture, Emma was taking a Ali on a jeep ride and Ali was, well, a bit scared :). After we wore the kids out at Chuck-e-cheese it was back to the house for Halloween stories and naptime. Emma and Ashtyn got quite upset with me when I wouldn't let them nap together in Emma's bed. They sure are becoming fast friends.

While the kids napped my mom did my hair. It was in DESPERATE need of some maintenance. A trim and color....sure can make a girl feel pretty again. Thanks mom and dad for an AMAZING playdate. It sure was a fun day :).

Saturday we biked to the pumpkin patch again but this time with B and Jess' little fam. It was the perfect weather for a leisurely ride! Dave and B rode together giving me and Jess the chance to ride next each other and talk, and talk, and talk some more :)

Saturday evening B and Jess brought Josh and Rebecca over and we all went to a Halloween carnival. Dave had to work so my friend, Jessica, was sweet enough to be my date :) Anyway, a family in the ward puts it on every year. This was my first year going but I was impressed! The decorations were really festive and there were a dozen different carnival games perfect for all ages. The place (their backyard) was packed. It was also dirt cheap, which is always nice :)

Stay tuned because there are a million more Halloween activities we are going to hit....I LOVE this time of year!