Happy Halloween

Today was Edwin's preschool Halloween parade. Tiffany went with me and lended an extra hand, which was much appreciated. It was hard to see if Edwin was having a good time or singing his songs because of his serious ninja face mask...note for future costumes - no mouth covers! - but Edwin promised me that he did participate and I have to believe him because he's been practicing around the house for the past few weeks.

Then tonight was Trick or Treat - COLD and WET. I'm thankful Dave did the going house to house job and I stayed INSIDE with Louie...They got some good loot and I think they were thrilled with the entire day!

I for one, can't believe OCTOBER is OVER...bring on THANKSGIVING!!!!

Halloween Party

Over the weekend we went to a Halloween party with Grandma Nikki. The kids enjoyed the magician and trick-or-treating...and I enjoyed that it was all inside and WARM!!! LOL...

WEEK IN REVIEW

It is Halloween time again!!  It seems to be one of those holidays that is dragged out.  The girls already had their school parade and parties on Friday.  Gone are the days when you can bring treats in to your classmates to share.  Darn those peanut allergies!!  They have to bring their costumes in a bag to put on for their 45 minute party.  Lame!  They enjoy it, but that is NOT how i remember my Halloween parties. 

We finally got around to carving our pumpkins.  The girls were a BIG help this year.

 They selected their designs (out of a carefully picked collection of stencils ).

 I taped them to the pumpkin and then it was their turn.  They each poked holes along the lines .

  Matt and I then did the carving.  It was a group effort for sure. :)

We can' wait for actual Trick -or- Treating on Wednesday.  However, that darn Hurricane Sandy is threatening snow that night! Boo!!!!  I refuse to dress the girls with their winter coat on top.  No way!  Remember the Jerry Seinfeld bit recalling when he had to do that.  "Bing Bong!  Trick or Treat, yeah , it's me, Superman!  Look at the pant legs!"
 

Hanging Out - Ross Family of 5

Carving Night

Grandpa Randy took Edwin to carving night at his preschool again and this year they were prepared. Edwin picked out his pumpkin stencil ahead of time and they were actually a few minutes EARLY to the school! LOL...They had a great time and I'm so glad that my dad is willing to make special memories like this with our kids. I have volunteered him to do it for the next 4 years - 2 with Lyla and then 2 with Louie!!!! Thanks Dad!!!!