Happy Halloween!!!

I just love Halloween, and thankfully, I am surrounded by people who feel the same way. After Merritt's trip to the pumpkin farm, the boys and I decided to carve up those little pumpkins that very same day. The boys drew the faces on and I managed to not slice off a finger carving them (which is a huge accomplishment considering I tried to take my thumb off twice with a tomato knife this summer). And I would like to add that I am not intending to underline this text, my computer must have a poltergeist.

This year Halloween lasted about a week and a half, and it was so fun! It all started 2 weekends ago with a big bash at Brenda and Cheryl's house for the neighborhood. I didn't take as many pictures as I should have, but they went ALL OUT. I was having so much fun I put my camera down for a while! We dined on eyeballs and mummy fingers and a myriad of other gory (but delicious!) foods, enjoyed great conversation, and even had a pinata! I must say, our neighborhood ROCKS!

On Friday, the boys' school had their Halloween parties and parades. It was a really full, fun morning!
Somewhere in the midst of all this, I escaped to the mountains with the women of my church for a little retreat...

And when I returned, super-hubby was getting ready to carve a pumpkin with the boys. Note the boys in the background, watching Star Wars, while hubby carved. Probably for the best.

And finally, drum roll please.... HALLOWEEN NIGHT!

Gavin the recycle bin...

...along with Merritt the chicken and Ian the dragon. And if you don't get Merritt's costume, then you most certainly do not live in the south. Just click this and you will understand.
Well, the candy buckets are full, the kiddos are buzzing (despite the fact that they are in bed), and I am exhausted. Time to dig the turkey decorations out of the attic! Actually, I think I will be just fine not celebrating anything for another day or two...