Monday

Trunk or Treat

The Trunk or Treat is a tradition for our ward!  Dale Widdison makes a HUGE pot of chili and lots of hot chocolate and then he brings it down to our end of the road and sets up.  He serves hundreds and it's always yummy.  I didn't try any this year because Larry didn't want me leaving him and he was giving out candy.  The reason he wanted me to stay by him was because the kids thought he was a clown.  The kids these days have no idea who Raggedy Ann and Andy are.  It was funny.  I love seeing everyone is their costumes and get a kick of so many of them.  Our trunk or treat draws in many people from all over.  There are always so many unfamiliar faces...with out make up even.  I asked one group where they were from and the lady was hesitant to tell me that she was from West Haven.  I reassured her that we didn't care and everyone is welcome.

I love that our kids come down and bring their kids.  This really is a pretty fun tradition.  The line of cars goes clear down the road.  It still only takes the kids about a half hour to go to every car though. I love Halloween and dressing up....Larry not so much but he is a good sport.  He told me that he really just doesn't like not knowing who people are.  I think it's funny and like trying to figure out who everyone is.  I only got a few pictures of some of my favorite costumes and families this year but there were lots of great ones.
I'm glad that a few of the kids were able to make it to the great grandma's for a little visit.  I know it means a lot to them.  Larry and I went alone this year to visit our mom's.  I believe this is the first year we haven't had one of our kids with us.  Kimleighel was with the young adults and Jared was with some friends.  Jared did meet us at Grandma Donna's though since she lives close.  It's a fun night for me!

Wizard of Oz

In 2007 our family dressed up as the Wizard of Oz.  We have enjoyed these costumes over the years.  What fun memories!

Halloween Parade

The elementary school has a little parade for the families of their cute little characters.  I love going and seeing the fun costumes.  There are some clever ones.  The teachers and staff were very creative this year.  Mr. G was fishing and the secretaries were cute fish blowing bubbles.  They started things off.  There was a Harry Potter theme going on among the teachers and a lot of them were dressed like the Hogwarts teachers.  I think they might have all been from one grade and their costumes were great.  There were a few Elsa's and Anna's this year but I had my favorites.  I believe Parker was the only puppy or dog and he was so cute as he walked by with his paws up and begging.  Oh my crud, I couldn't help but smile and laugh out loud.  There were quite a few nerds and big babies.  A few dinosaurs were seen waddling around too....they all waddled. ☺  A bunch of the teachers made a roller coaster which I thought was so clever.  It was funny.  The parade lasted  half an hour and I told Natalie's sister, Lisa that was the amount of time we had for our trunk or treat tonight. No doubt you really don't need much more time than that .... unless you wanted to visit and enjoy your chili. ☺  Eat fast and talk fast.  I don't think I'll eat..I'd rather visit!  What a Fun Time of Year!  So many parties and dinners and dressing up.  I love Halloween!
***I was asked why I didn't dress up and it's because Mya didn't want me to.  I asked her last night if she thought I should and she quickly said "NO".  Larry and I were teasing her and saying we were going to come dressed up and go around to all the rooms and ask for Mya and tell everyone we were her grandparents.  She did not like that idea at all...it was okay to say we were Parkers but she didn't want any part of it.  I really wouldn't have dressed up since the spectators don't but it was fun teasing our little cutie who is very self conscious right now.