Halloween Details

We had a great but hectic Halloween! It started Thursday when Derik came home from school and didn't move the rest of the day and night (except for trips to the bathroom). I couldn't believe it. I felt so bad for him. He had to miss school, but luckily his prayers were answered and he was feeling good enough to go trick or treating! I had to get Gabe dressed and off at 8:00, then Kylie to school at 9. Then we went over to watch Gabe's parade! Which was a blast, He got to hold the flag for his teacher, she was Sarah Palin. (I have it on video and I'll add it to the blog.) Then after Kylie's school was over it was back to Gabe's class to hand out treats for his party. Of course he choose donuts and chocolate milk! Luckily Jamie works at our house and I was able to leave the babies with her! Yea for Jamie! Kylie was my helper and was totally in her element being the boss of all the food and passing every single napkin, donut, and choc. milk out! Then we came home and got everyone ready to go trick or treating at Sam's work. It was fun for the kids to go around and see everyone there. Thanks Trina for the special bags for our kids! Then I remembered that I didn't have candy for trick or treating so we were off to Costco. After that we went to Nonna and Bobbo's house to hang out and crash their ward party for dinner. Who wants to make dinner on Halloween? Thanks Nonna. I had to chase Zorro and Cosmo all through the church so by the time Sam got there I had had it and was ready to go. We ate quickly and were off to our house to FINALLY (to quote the kids) go "real" trick or treating. This was a record year for candy for several reasons!

1. It was actually warm enough to walk around without getting frostbite.

2. All my kids that went out can run!

3. Daylight savings time is still going on!

4. Did I mention that it was like 70 degrees?

5. It wasn't snowing!

By the time the kid's bags were too heavy to carry them, we were done. Needless to say we have way, way, too much candy in our house and I've already gained 5 pounds! We came home and the trading and bargaining began. Gabe quickly discarded all the 'bad candy' and hid his good stuff. I have no idea where his candy is. Cole tried to open as many pieces as he could (running with his bucket for fear that it would be taken from him momentarily.) Kylie stashed all her candy before Sam could start "taxing" it. All in all it was a great night! Cole was the cutest trick-or-treater! He really got the hang of it. He can say trick or treat and thank you just fine now! I'm still recovering from our day. We hope everyone had a blast like we did! We were so glad to have Brody with us! He was so adorable in his monster costume! Cole really is a year older I promise! Happy Halloween to all. Enjoy the slide show at the beginning!