Preschool Parade

Mackenzie's Preschool class had a costume parade this week. It was adorable seeing an army of 4 year olds parading through the church gym. To say that she loved showing off her costume is the understatement of the year. Surprising coming from the same girl who was not a fan of having people sing "Happy Birthday" at her party just a few months ago. She loves anything having to do with preschool and this was no exception!

                             Being greeted by Mrs. Elliott, the sweetest woman ever!

I love this one.  You can tell how proud she is!

                                              Lining up to start the parade!

                                                Costume Cuties!

                                              Big Waves for Daddy, Mommy and Caleb

                                               The Genesis Class, 2010

. . . our futures lawyers, doctors, teachers, tinkerbell's, spidermen, princesses and more.  Destined for greatness!

Trick or Treat Festivities

This year we enjoyed trick or treating not once, but twice.  I mean, can you ever really have enough candy?  I like to think that we got more use out of our Halloween Costumes too.  Ya, that's why we did it,  of course.  The local mall offered Trick or Treating on Wednesday night and we were intrigued and had to check it out.  It was fabulous and we will definitely attend again.  Along with collecting candy from store employees, there was an entertainment throughout the mall:  an Elvis empersonator, a local band playing halloween tunes, dance companies performing at the entrance of the mall, and games and blow ups for the children.  And what better way to end a night of trick or treating, but eating Chick Fil-A in the food court. 

                                   Tinkerbell and Capt'n Hook,  Ready to roll

Getting treats from the food court workers

                                                      Capt "Caleb"  Hook

                                                     Shopping should always be this fun!

                                                         Performers

                                                        inflatables and games

Fairy Hugs

The next night, we trick or treated in our neighborhood and also our old neighborhood behind us.  Mackenzie trick or treated with some of her new neighborhood friends, and then met up with some of our old friends.  She had a blast, despite the chilly weather.  Caleb even hit up a few houses for candy, but then decided to stay inside with Mommy and Nana to pass out goodies.  Thanks to Grandpa and Daddy who spent the night outside with Mackenzie collecting candy!

Tinkerbell and Capt'n Hook

She is sooo proud of her costume!

                                                            Nana and the grandkids

                                                             Cutest costumes ever!

Filling her bag with treats before heading out to the streets

                                                pulling candy out of the tub was big fun!

                                              Kenzie and neighborhood friend, Joselyn

                   Our old neighbors even stopped by at the end of the night for some sweet treats!

...the old gang!  We miss not having you all in the backyard everyday!

            This is what happens the day after trick or treat when Kenzie's at school....shh!

Pumpkin carving and Halloween Traditions

Part of preparing for Halloween is the much anticipated Pumpkin Carving Party.  This year, we made pizza at home, carved our pumpkins and separated pumpkin seeds for baking.  It always amazes me how much work, time and patience these nights require, but it's all about the memories and always worth it in the end.  Here's some pics from our night. . .

                                           Sketching out her pumpkin face

                                                        Down to business

                                                   Scooping Pumpkin Guts

                                             Separating Pumpkin Seeds to bake

                     Showing Caleb the fine art of gettin' your hands dirty

  Nothing like spilling hundreds of pumpkin seeds on the floor. . . oopsy!

                                                         Daddy's Lil' Pumpkins

                                                   The finished product

                                              
. . . and of course, it wouldn't be Pre-Halloween Party without our own Monster Rap.  Don't forget to pause the music on my playlist to the right before checking out our mad rapping skills, yo!

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