Halloween 2015

We had a fun Halloween week here in Texas. The weather was still quite warm so the kids enjoyed trick or treating without much complaint about being too cold or too warm (they were just too tired of walking). Avery had a character book parade at her school where she was able to dress up and march around the school while all of us parents snapped photos and waved. Avery was Zoe from her sesame street book. I think her favorite part was wearing aqua eye shadow. 

 This is in Avery's class at preschool. She loves this school and has so much fun with her friends there.

 Her teacher is also great - we love Ms.Amber!

 Avery's church friend, Jacob - so cute!

 Avery marching around showing off her costume.

 We had a lot of halloween shaped jello jigglers that week and Griffin really loved them. I thought it was cute he didn't realize he had jello on his nose while he was being smiley for the camera.

 Crazy hair day at school ... well Jaxson didn't actually make it to school because of the crazy amounts of rain and flash flooding we had that weekend.

 At first, our ward Halloween party was cancelled because two of the roads leading to the church were flooded. After the course of an hour or so, the water receded enough that we could access the church and make it to the party after all. We were excited to dress up in our sweet family costumes - Harry Potter themed! Ryan went as Hagrid

 I was Ginny

Doesn't Jaxson make the best Harry Potter?! I think so!!

 The whole gang before the ward party. 

 Love these kids and glad they let me pick their costumes this year! 

Avery had fun casting spells all night. 

 And then there is Dobby. Cutest costume ever, but he was so hard to photograph because he didn't want to keep his hat on. Here is what I managed to get with his hat on and somewhat smiling...

 This was Avery's favorite game - musical chairs (minus the chairs). If they call your number, you get a treat.

 Jaxson attempting the pumpkin balancing walk.

 Griffin enjoyed the night much more once we let him take his hat off.

 Pumpkin broom ball.

 Ahhh those glasses and that smile are just too cute!

 Doughnut eating contest.

 It was too hard without extra help, so Avery decided to use her hands.

 Before trunk or treating outside, the kids marched around the gym to show off their costumes.

 Jaxson really showing off.

Avery stopped to look at a fake crow for about 3 minutes during the costume parade.

Halloween day was the day after our ward party. The kids had fun walking around but were ready to go home after about an hour - that was more than fine with me! 

 Two wizards asking for some treats.

 Happy Halloween to everyone!! This picture is hilarious - I love it. Most days are pretty crazy but I wouldn't change it for the world!

 Lastly, I just made a few photo comparisons of the characters we were this year for Halloween. It was really fun having a family theme. We will have to see if we decide to do it again next year!