It was a week ago, so I am not too late.... don't want to forget this stuff!
We had a really really fun Halloween! I say that every year, but this year was really fun. They boys were totally capable of doing it on their own and they didn't need a parent hovering by them. They stuck with their group and everyone watched out for everyone-- it was wonderful!
That morning, the boys had school, and they were able to dress like a book character. Cal threw on a jersey and some eye black and carried an NFL book. Andy donned his costume from last year and went as Rudolf.
Andy had a melt down #ofcoursehedid on the way to school because he didn't think anyone would be dressed up. He ripped off his gloves and his hat and shoved them in his back in a panic. He was furious at me because, well, #nug. I sent his teacher a text apologizing for dropping off a grumpy Rudolf. She replied with this picture and said she didn't know what I was talking about:
The boys got home from school and soon it was time to get ready. Andy asked me to be Cindy Lou Who. I tried to do my hair like hers and it wasn't easy. At all. I got one braid to cooperate, but then really didn't want to wear my hair like that (haha) so scraped it.
Then it was time! We had green face paint, black goatee and sideburns and we were ready to go!
Could NOT stop laughing at this costume. Hilarious.
And, in case you are new around here, Andy was Rudolf last year. And Santa the year before. We don't really know why he has this obsession, but we are just rolling with it. Cracks me up, this one....
My co-worker's son was the Grinch a few years ago and she made him these gloves that they let Andy borrow for the night. They were awesome!
I found this glass and sort of love it! "I'm just here for the BOOS".... so fun! I also poured a bottle of wine into a swell bottle and carried that around with me and it kept cold. Brilliant, right?
We walked over to the other side of the neighborhood for some pizza action before the trick or treating started... Andy is thug life. So tough....as the grinch.....
Eddie's sister stopped by on her way home from work to bring the boys a special treat! Andy was hot so he stripped down a bit, but we had to grab a picture!
Speaking of pictures.... it is so hard to take a group shot of a ton of kids on Halloween.....
These four were some hot messes, but they had so much fun together!
This was pretty much the pack all night. The moms just wandered the streets while the kids ran up to houses and back down again.
Charlie is the sweetest kid. I asked him to help keep an eye on Andy (I was worried they would all run ahead and leave him behind, which never happened....) and I caught this pic of them walking down the street. Melt me.
The moms enjoyed Halloween just as much as the kids, I think....lotta lotta fun for us too!
My parents came over to pass out candy again-- thankfully!!! They were so sweet to set up camp and man my house for me.
The kids made a pit stop over on a neighbor's porch-- they needed to assess the loot.... and a grownup needed to "quality check" a few items....
Those wild and crazy mommas.....
This picture was sent to me-- Andy in the corner of the porch in his own little world, eating as much candy as he can. hahahahah
Having Amber Byrd living in our neighborhood is great for many, many reasons.... one of which is her amazing photography skills while out and about! I LOVE these pictures she captured on Halloween!!!!! I mean--- how freaking funny???
and these next ones....
Hope your Halloween was super fun too!!!!
