Monday, October 31, 2011

Halloween 2011--3 princesses and the frog

Halloween for us is stretched out over several days. I can't imagine anything more fun for little kids whose mantra is "get candy. get candy." like mine was when I was little. In fact, my first full sentence was "I want candy."

The Monday before, we carved little pumpkins for FHE. I love all the different facial expressions so even though this looks like multiples, it's just a mommy that doesn't want to forget one smile. Ryn's pumpkin was a cyclops, Elle's was the classic triangle face, and Eden's is saying "Ye-hes!" like Daddy makes her say over and over because he loves watching her expressive munchkin face so much.

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As for the parties:
First up--on the Saturday before Halloween, the trunk-or-treat at Mama KK's ward with Johnny and Co.
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The actual day was crazy from start to finish. I helped with Ryn's class party and was going 90 miles/minute the whole time so I didn't get one picture :(. Elle had her preschool party at the same time so I didn't get to help out other than getting her all dolled up before dropping her off. Next it was running to the store to get more almond bark to melt for the apple balls we were going to dip in Ryn's class. Mom was sweet enough to come watch Eden and Darren while we partied the morning away. Then we sprinted to Kevin's party at Rhodes and up to Mom and Dad's to record more of their life history. On the way back for dinner and trick-or-treating in our neighborhood, we stopped by to see the Lehnardt's who gave the girls their gorgeous princess dresses this past May. Thank you, Michelle and Mary and the boys, for saving me from making costumes this year!!!

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They may love the candy, but for me, there is nothing sweeter than those smiles!