Halloween 2009 and Trunk or Treat!

Halloween is always fun and the kids had a ball getting their costumes together this year. Kate like the whole idea so much she had two costumes. Our little witch was wicked cute, but this costume was "too itchy" so it didn't last too long.


The "real" costumes were much preferred, largely cause the kids got to help pick them out themselves. Kate's little red riding hood was a hit, especially when she got to show it off to Grandma and Grandpa. Patrick and Owen have been huge fans of my old school GI Joe collection, so they were thrilled to find GI Joe costumes to pick from this year. Patrick picked Duke complete with rocket launchers on his arms. Owen was a fan of Storm Shadow, especially the criss-cross swords in his backpack.


After a few more pictures it was time to head out for a trunk or treat party with the neighborhood crew. Lot's of costumes and candy and good friends made for a quality evening out. Here's the whole crew posing for the mama-and-papa-razzi.


While we were there, Kate saw one of the adults dressed up as Elmo, which was great at fist, but very quickly changed when she remembered how much she hated big costumed characters. Clinging to Daddy's leg was the only way we could get her past that situation.


Hayrides and jousting were also big thrills for the whole gang. Oh and tons of candy of course. More pictures out on Picasa.

From Halloween 2009 and Trunk or Treat