Halloween 2009

The ludicrous amount of candy our kids collected. Lennon got a box of raisins that we'll let him have and the rest will get "lost."

Toward the end of the night at the strange, college-ish party we went to. We totally thought it was going to be a normal, adult party. It was more like a frat party or something. Very strange night. We didn't stay very late.

We went as The Dude and Maude Lebowski from The Big Lebowski, one of Shelby's favorite movies.

Sweet little Mia and Chloe after collecting loot around Chloe's neighborhood.

Best Friends

Pocahontas and Anne of Green Gables

The front porch of The Little's house just before heading out to Trick or Treat. Lennon surprised both Shelby and me by absolutely LOVING the whole trick or treat thing. He sweetly said trick or treat and thank you at each house and then excitedly announced to each home owner "ee doin to nunee house push dat button, say 'tick o teet!'" Translation: We're going to another house, push that button, say Trick or Treat." Mia, of course is an old pro, but it was really fun to see how much fun Lennon had. He didn't even know what he was getting, but he was always grateful and very excited. At most houses, he would take his candy and hold it up to us and ask, "ut is dat?" before putting it in his bucket. Lennon decided at the last minute that he wanted to be a "choo choo train driver" so we didn't put him in his Spider Man costume for trick or treating. He looked pretty cute and carried his train whistle we got on the Hobo Railroad last month with Granmommy and Grandaddy. Super fun night with the kiddos. Mia spent the night at Chloe's house and my friend Sue babysat for us to go to that weird party. It was fun to have a reason to dress up, I guess, but I don't think I would do it again. Mia wanted me to dress up for trick or treating, so I went as a gypsy. Chloe's mom, Cory was a witch. Overall, fun night.