Halloween 2011

Halloween 2011 was spectacular - it was one BUSY weekend!!

Matt & I were invited to a Halloween Party (Adults- eek!!) on Friday and went as Clive Bixby & Julianna - Modern Family...get it?  Yeah, most did not - I think we were a little too conservative compared to some of our friends...... 

 Pam, Sam, & Sookie.....

Heff and his "fiance"

On Saturday night we hosted "Fun, Family & Frito Pie" in the cul-de-sac.  I LOVE eating frito pie out of the frito bag and hanging with my neighbors as the kids get to freely play - so much fun and it was a perfect night for it!

And then came Monday - the kids got to dress up as a book character at school, so this often corresponds with how they pick their Halloween costume - can we find a costume that can fit a "character"???

Presenting, my Star Wars Clone Trooper and American Girl Doll, Julie (we stretched it with a Go-Go Dancer costume).  

 And who can resist my little monster??

 We have awesome neighbors to Trick-or-Treat with too.

Bubba was attempting to be "scary" - How does a Monster go????

This little guy got the hang of Trick or Treating REAL QUICK - he was adorable!!

"Trik Treet!"

"Than Too!!"

 My clone trooper was running all night - this is all I "caught" of him.

 He finally settled down with a sucker....

 And I actually got a picture with my cutie.

 I kept snapping pics of this one too - I know her time for Trick or Treating may be coming to an end soon.

Now to get creative with the 5 pounds of candy sitting in my house........argh!!!

Hope everyone had a GREAT Halloween!!!

A Darling Family Halloween History!

Bare with me.... I 'm having WAY too much fun with all these old Halloween pictures.......

2001 - Sissy was barely 6 months old!

 2002 - Brody joins us - both looking thrilled to be in costume.

 2003- Here we go - Momma's little Pumpkin (cause every baby is one once?)

 2003- And Sis?  A "fall princess".  And this momma had hot glue gun burns all over my fingers!

 2004- Bob the Builder and One of many Fairies Sis will be...

 2005- There's my Thomas and my Kitty Cat!

 2006- Ohhhhh Mr. Incredible and Alice in Wonderland

 2007- A Ballerina and Mr. Incredible (he loved this costume!)

 2008 - a Purple Fairy

 2008 - And a knight

 2009- Bubba's here!! Another Fairy & A "solider"

 2009- Guess who's my pumpkin this year??

 2010 -  Bobba Fett and Annabeth (The Lightening Thief)

And Remember Bubba the Vampire? 

Can't wait to show you what these kiddos are gonna be this year.......

Happy Halloween everyone!!!

Friday Daydreamin': Halloween Style

Yay!! It's Friday! And this momma is ready to Daydream!! Link up your favorite vacation photos with R We There Yet Mom's Friday Daydreamin'!!

This week is all about Halloween!!  Check out one of my favorite Halloween Photos:

2005 was the year that both kiddos were adamant as to what they wanted to be for Halloween.  Sis wanted to be a cat - she loved them that year - and Brody wanted to be Thomas.  But this momma wasn't settling for the cheapie-Party City Thomas - nope, I made this one myself - back when I was working full time and was crafty??  HUH?? Regardless, it was adorable and I still have it in a closet upstairs for Bubba.

Both kiddos exactly what they wanted to be?  YES!

Both kiddos excited to really go Trick or Treating (like more than a block)? YEP!

Both kiddos OVERWHELMED with the amount of candy they collected?  UH-HUH!!

Mom and Dad gaining 5 pounds each sneaking both kiddos candy?  COULD BE?!?

Link up today over at R We There Yet Mom? I would love to see all your photos!!  Couldn't ask for an easier blog post on Friday!!

The Easy Way to "Carve" a Pumpkin

We are carving the regular pumpkins with the big kids this week, but didn't really want to have to carve 3 (one for each - duh).

So?  What to do?  Target to the rescue with their Disney Buzz Lightyear "Pumpkin Push In"

 No Carving? Yep!!

 Seems like it should be pretty easy, right? Just push the parts in......

 um, not quite.....

 So Mr. Screwdriver had to help.....

 Buzz was "created" in less than 3 minutes!  And we have a happy boy!!

Join me tomorrow over at R We ThereYet Mom? for a SPOOKY edition of Friday Daydreamin'!!

Post your favorite Halloween picture and link up.

Grab your favorite morning beverage and visit all the adorable or creepy Halloween pictures!!

I CAN'T WAIT!!

Not Exactly Pinterest Worthy, But My Kids Like It

 I'm so not decorative, creative, or imaginative.  So decorations for any holiday are a bit minimal.  These guys certainly won't end up on Pinterest anytime soon........

I do like a seasonal candy display.....

And apparently someone in my house does too, as I'm constantly filling up these orange slices.....

And the outside???

 we love these indestructible cobwebs....

and our big nasty spider that used to move as you walked by.....

 Yep - as inspired as I am by Pinterest, I know what my limits are.

And if it's good enough for my kids, then it's good enough for me!