Halloween 2011

Well, Alan is finally old enough to understand what is going on in the world around him and it made for a very fun Halloween this year.  He really enjoyed the whole season and we had a fun time right along with him.  Here are some highlights from the last week in October. :)

Decorating his pumpkin cookie at playgroup

We were supposed to have a trunk or treat at the church which was canceled because of snow.  So instead we had a smashing pumpkin party!  (without any actual smashing)  We made a paper jack-o-lantern...

And a real jack-o-lantern.  And ate lots of candy and pumpkin seeds and played some other games.  Luckily Alan didn't really know about the trunk or treat, so he wasn't too disappointed. 

This is Baby Jack.  When I went to put a candle in the pumpkin, it reminded Alan of birthdays, and he felt that we needed to sing happy birthday to someone.  Since we are lacking in October birthdays, I suggested we might sing to the pumpkin, as it was his birthday, but he needed a name.  After much deliberation, Alan couldn't quite think of a name for our pumpkin.  I suggested Jack.  The reply: "No, BABY Jack."  So Baby Jack it was, and happy birthday to him. (It was a little traumatic when the trash truck took Baby Jack away...but after some consoling, we're looking forward to reuniting with him next year.)  

Our little Lion and Tiger on Halloween night.

Ready to go Trick or Treating!  Alan however thinks we ought to say "Pick a Treat" instead of "Trick or Treat."   I might kind of agree.

Baby James and Mom only went to our neighbor's house.  Then this pair set off to do more of the neighborhood. 

And as long as there weren't too many masks around, Alan had a blast.

And James had a blast at home. :)

Alan is thrilled with all of his candy, which mom is finding convenient to use as bribes for chores.  His room has never been so clean. :) 

And if you want the full experience, you can get a taste for it in the clips below...