Halloween Day

Halloween Day was a bit on the crazy side. After I got done with school, I went and picked the boys up. We started trying to get the pumpkins cleaned out before Tyler got home from work. Luckily, when Tyler got home, he was able to help us. We got them cleaned and carved together. It was probably the fastest I have ever carved pumpkins, but we really wanted to get out and start trick-or-treating.

Cruz wasn't too happy about getting his picture taken.

Thank goodness for yummy milk to make him happy!

We asked Mace how he wanted his pumpkin carved. Together, him and I drew a face on his pumpkin. Then, Tyler and Mace worked together in making it perfect. He wanted a face and a letter M so we decided to make the mouth a letter M. Mace was very proud of his pumpkin!

I don't think Cruz cared that much, he had his bottle. (And his belly button!)

Tyler and I decided to see who could make the scarier face. I was a bit intimidated when I saw his awesome teeth.

After pumpkin carving, we had our first trick-or-treater. We put our pumpkins out and quickly got the boys ready. We were so excited to go 'real' trick-or-treating with the boys. We knew Mace would catch on quickly and would love going door to door. 

Iron man and hulk

We put a pillow in Cruz's shirt to help it look like he had more of a Hulk look. I am not sure if it worked. Some people thought he was a hunchback, others thought he was a turtle. 

Our pumpkins. Mace and mine are on the step, while Cruz (with the 'C' shaped eyes- Mace's idea) and Tyler's are below.

We had such a fun Halloween. It was really fun to see Mace get excited. We ran into some friends while we were out. It was nice because they have kids a little older than our kids, so they helped show Mace and Cruz what to do. Their youngest son and Cruz were a lot slower than the older boys. I think they were getting so frustrated. We went and visited Tyler's parents after the boys had collected enough candy. 

Even though Halloween was a few days ago, Mace is still asking people what they are going to be. He excitedly tells them that he is going to be Iron man. He doesn't believe me when I tell him the holiday is over.

Can't wait till next year!

Halloween crafts

Before Halloween, we made ghost foot-prints and spider hand-prints with the boys.

Mace really loved it.  It was funny to see Cruz's reaction to the paint.  I don't think he liked it very much.

First snowfall of the season

During the last week of October, snow fell in the mountains and the valley. Tyler and his dad took the boys up in the mountain to play. Tyler used some of his birthday money to buy attachment parts to convert our running stroller/bike trailer into a ski trailer. (Two skis replace each wheel and a harness hooks to the front, so that it can be pulled.) They brought the trailer along for it's voyage ride. Tyler says it slid across the snow really well. 

Mace wanted a turn pulling the trailer.

I love all of these pictures! I am sad that I wasn't able to go, but I am really excited for more snow to fall and be able to go skiing!

Pumpkin Tradition

One of our family traditions is to get pumpkins together every year. Some friends of my grandparents' grow a large pumpkin patch every year and sell them in American Fork. It is a fun tradition to look forward to every year!!

Our kids were very happy- as you can tell!

I think this one might be my favorite out of the bunch :)

Glow sticks in the bath tub

I saw an idea on pinterest for putting glow sticks in the tub and turning off the lights. 

The boys thought it was great!

Playing at the park

Playing before bedtime

Tyler took some great shots of the boys in action! 

It's a good thing Mace has a brother willing to push him around!