Halloween

Wow, we did a lot of Halloween things this year!  First, we went to Hocus Pocus Pops in the Woodlands.  The Houston Symphony played fun music (my favorite was "Harry Potter" of course.  They had a guessing game to see what the music was referring to.)  We went with our friends, the Espersons.  Amanda's sister was in town and she does facepainting, so she definitely added to Henri and James' costumes.  Hocus Pocus Pops was really fun, and I would like to make it a tradition, but at the same time it did seem like one of those "we are going to have fun whether we like it or not!" moments.  Maybe because Charles was on a campout, and therefore, not with us!

Then we had our ward Trunk or Treat.  There was a coldfront that day so James got to dress in his cute little bear costume.  I love this little outfit and my one wish for this winter was that it would get cold enough for him to wear it!

Henri was a super hero.  We were going to cut his hair into a mohawk, but we decided we kind of liked his long hair and didn't want to cut it.

Charles and I didn't dress up this year.  We were probably too tired from a DIY project that we have been working on every extra moment for about 4 weeks!  (Still not done, but hopefully this next week!!)  So, I came as a tired mom and Charles wore his painting clothes and came as someone who has been sanding and staining things all day.

Two little teethed bear with his nose all loved off

Here is a funny video of James looking at some Halloween decorations.

 On Monday we went to pick up some pumpkins at the local pumpkin patch.

 It was a fun, quick outing with the boys.

James got a cute Halloween outfit this year.  He wore it every day that it was clean leading up to Halloween!  The back says, "Daddy's little monster."

James does a little "O" with his mouth.  This isn't quite it, but the closest picture I have.

Monday night for FHE we did some pumpkin carving.  I love Henri's face when he sees what is inside a pumpkin!

At the beginning of carving Henri looked at me and said (quite loudly) "Best pumpkin pie EVER!"

 Here are our pumpkins pictured on Halloween (just 48 hours after carving.)

Frankenstein came to life when Charles carved him (he is rising out of his bed) but he quickly died again due to Houston humidity.

 My little ghoul is held up a little better

 And Jack-O-Lantern

 Scrunchy nose picture

On Halloween day Henri's friend Titan came over.  (Isn't his name perfect?  He is six months younger than Henri and he is BIG!)  He came in wearing his ninja costume, but when he saw that Henri was just in his diaper he quickly adjusted to match.

Trick or Treating in the neighborhood.  Our house is behind Henri.  I really like that Trick or Treating only lasts for as many doors as we want it to!!

Charles with Frankenstein again (it was too hot again four days later for James to be a bear again.)  Thanks to Sylvia for the cute Halloween hat for Jameser!

James seeing what Halloween is all about.

 Henri making sure that James doesn't get any sugar before his first birthday.

This is a fun moment with James.  He seems to have a lot to communicate and this is a fun example.  I think he will be a talker... and have a lot to say!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!