The kids and I went out shopping several times this year before settling on costumes. The chili pepper costume in John's size that said "Hot Stuff" across the front pretty much sealed the deal. We decided to go Mexican themed. Unfortunately we had a hard time fitting Lizzie into our theme. Caroline and Brian came up with several good ideas including fiesta bowl, seven layered bean dip, jumping bean, and pinata. In the end she fell in love with a giraffe costume. We decided to tie a rope to her and carry a stick and call her a pinata anyway, but for some reason none of us wanted to be the one holding the stick and looking like a child abuser.
Halloween...really the day before Halloween finally arrived, and we packed in so much fun that I think we're still recovering. We spent the morning at a pumpkin patch/corn maize/petting zoo with our friends Jenny and Debbie and their families. Then we went to the stake center for games and trunk or treating. After that we headed to a murder mystery dinner put on by Amber Dutton. Great day!
Thank you make up artist Brian Spencer (left) for the masterful mustache and Jordan Reeves (right) for providing the candy and style. And of course nothing gets done around here without Caroline Booth (taking the picture). Love you guys!
