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All hallow's eve




After this weekend, I think our kids could hold a light bulb and it would glow. I realize that there is no scientific data supporting the correlation between sugar and hyperactivity. However, the fact that eating sugar usually inspires excited behavior is enough to convince me that kids get a little crazy when surrounded by a lot of candy.



On Saturday, we had a Trunk O' Treat with our ward and it was crazy, but the kids loved it. The boys sported their culinary costumes once again and pillaged the back of everyones' cars for treats.



Today we let our boys visit a few neighbors in their costumes and they had a great time. We got a lot of comments about their costumes. To set the rumors straight, I did not make them (the hot dog was from Target and the hamburger was from Old Navy), though I'm flattered that some people thought it was a possibility (I'm actually a terrible seamstress though I do own a sewing machine).





Comments

Sara said…
Very cute ideas.
November 1, 2010 at 6:11 AM
Shellee said…
I am sooooo excited that you and tiff are coming for thanksgiving. It's been too long since we've seen each other. I was wondering if you could take some pictures of my family when you are visiting? You take such great pictures.
November 2, 2010 at 9:41 AM
Tim and Cindy Larsen said…
love all your posts and pictures...... gorgeous katie! I have been wanting to write you and Chris a not to tell you how thoughtful it was for you guys to go to all that work and how much of a great night it was for us! So here it is in case I never remember! Thanks again katie and love the boys costumes!
Cindy
November 3, 2010 at 6:03 PM
Anonymous said…
So much to say - your boys are adorable!! I love the costumes. I did think you had made them but I'm very relieved you're not that perfect. :) I feel like I haven't talked to you in such a long time - now we're on vacation visiting my parents in Florida, but I'll plan to give you a call in early December. I'm so excited for Tiff!

- Maile
November 15, 2010 at 7:40 PM
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