Halloween's A Comin'!

Of course, the big family Halloween Party is on the brain. Here is how we announced it this year:

We got the placed decked, inside and out! (of course, this is all me...)

(Of course, this is all Zeke...)

All the family arrived to another rip-roarin' ~ Hot dog feastin' party!

Abby's Halloween treats!

It's the best, I tell ya!
We visited a pumpkin farm and each grabbed a pumpkin to carve. This is the second year we've come to this farm and we like it!
We were the only ones there, and there was a note that business that night was going to be conducted on the honor code. So we ripped off those sucka's!
(JK, I think Jon added a lil' sum-sum because we appreciate and support a hard workin' family business.)

Costumes!

I was the Galaxy. See it?

Paisley wanted to be an angel and I loved going with her to pick out fabric and helping her decide the style of her dress. I thought she turned out sooo angelic!

She wanted billowy, long-hanging sleeves.

She got to wear it several times, so that made it all worth it.

Ward Costume Party! (first one EVER)

Halloween Day is the fun Lakeview Parade. Little P's last! They got to wear costumes to school!

Friends Esme and Megan

Kalaya and Paisley

I just loved Zeke's costume this year. He had a vision and put it all together, makeup and everything. I thought he looked adorable!

Back at home, the big boys started gathering costumes and figuring out their night. Paul and Sharon stopped by for dinner and Trick or Treat-ers started Treating.

Cutest army swat guy ever!

Off they all go!

Captain Adren

Looks like it was a big success!

Happy Halloween!

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