Halloween!

We had a fun Halloween this year! Katie was a princess, of course. Specifically, she was Princess Liana from one of the Barbie movies. Most people thought she was saying Fiona (Shrek) so we always had a little explaining to do. We decided to make her crown (since ones from the store always break and never stay on). Katie helped pick out the materials and what jewels she wanted on the crown. It was a fun project, and while it definitely didn't look store bought, I think it turned out pretty cute. Besides, Katie thought she was the most beautiful princess in the world and that's all that matters.

Jace was a cow. He was going to be a prince like last year, but I decided this cow costume was too cute to pass up. It has been worn by my little sister, Emily, and by Katie so it sure has been put to good use (we did have to cut off a black bow that looked a little too girly). I was surprised that he would put on the costume, and even more surprised when he'd leave the hood on, but he did. He actually liked having it on, and I think he looked pretty cute!

We had some fun things planned for Halloween. In the afternoon we went to Scott's parent's house for dinner. Scott's brother and his family also came with their three kids so there were two more princesses and a little football player running around as well. They all looked so cute dressed up! We were successful at getting a picture of all the girls, but we finally gave up on the two boys who are just a couple weeks apart in age. We couldn't ever get them to sit still long enough for even one picture, but they did look cute.

Afterward we drove to Blackfoot for my parent's trunk or treat. There were a lot of people there and the kids bags were so heavy by the end! Katie had fun going around with Matt and Emily (my brother and sister). Jace just silently stared at everyone walking around. I think he said ten words the entire time we were there. I tried to get him to say 'trick or treat,' but all he would say was a quiet little 'thank you' after someone would put a treat in his bag...if I prompted him. It wasn't until we were at my parent's house after the trunk or treat that he really started talking and became his lively self again. I think it was a bit of stimulation overload at the trunk or treat.

So now we have tons of candy and Katie asks to look at her treats about every ten minutes. But she is definitely good at sharing them. She insists that whenever she has a treat everyone else gets to pick one from her bag as well. As for Jace, as long as they are out of sight he does not even remember they are there...so Scott and I raid his bag every night. Yum!

The cow and the princess.

So beautiful! She insisted on wearing those princess shoes at the trunk or treat. She scraped and shuffled along the entire time. Anything to be beautiful!

Mooooo!

Katie and her cousins, Makenzie and Madison.