Halloween

So against my better judgement...my kids keep growing up. I tell them all the time this is not allowed, but they refuse to listen. So this year Cianah decided she's too old to Trick or treat and wanted a party instead. Fine. (Turns out Tati is too old too but she didn't discover that until *after* I bought her a new costume.)

So Friday October 26th we had a party for her. (Thanks Adrianne for making me realize I worried about nothing)

The kids had a good time! Minor tragedy, Bree's friend didn't show up. Of course Cianah, being the wonderful sister she is, only pointed that out 10, maybe 12 times...cause if you can't torture your own flesh and blood, who can you torture, right?

I made these cute little spider cookies and *attempted" to make witches with marshmallows. Ok so I skipped the food coloring on the hair so you can't see it and I couldn't find "chocolate wafers" for the brim of the hat...they still ate them.

Hannah made some cute "fingers."

I made dirt cake too, didn't take a picture of that though.

Ok Adam is the only boy who showed up. He got really mistreated because, well because that's what we girls do to boys. :) Deal with it.

Girls left to right:

Abby, Miranda, Hannah, Cianah, Kelci

Tatiana had Katie over too...Cianah wouldn't allow her sisters in the picture though. Sweet kid huh? Notice a theme with her?

They did an "eyeball hunt" with balls in spaghetti, a "mummy making contest with toilet paper, and the traditional bobbing for apples.

Tatiana won the "eyeball hunt."

Kelci dripping wet...doesn't that look like fun?

Then they watched Dawn of the Dead. I think they were scared, but no one will admit it.

Halloween itself. Well here's my opinion of the "costumes" they have available for girls. You can either be a princess or a hooker. It's hard to find any middle ground. So last year Cianah was a Geisha (aka hooker) Tatiana was a Cat, with go-go boots (aka hooker) and Bree was a spooky spirit (happy middle ground)

Since Cianah wasn't trick-or-treating the previous hooker costume was what she got to wear...I think this is the last year before her entire butt will hang out...so no more. Tati (as seen at the Halloween party) who hasn't grown too terribly much had to wear shorts under her costume from last year...because hookers don't wear long dresses..any growth can result in this problem. Bree still fit in hers with no appendages hanging out..so we were safe there. Tatiana was a doctor, nice and safe. No exposed body parts. In fact she had a mask and surgical hat so I think even in a Muslim country she'd be safe.

As always my friend Melanie came to trick or treat with us. Again, her kids continue to not listen to me and grow up too. So only 4 trick-or-treaters this year.

Bryana

Tatiana

The twins - KeAndre & Kizmet

Kayla - She's 10 and as tall as I am. Ok so I'm only 5'2" but come on.

Kalen - Melanie gave him the cute little curl on his forehead.

Kendale - "too old" to trick-or-treat so he hung out with Karl.

Kyle - 15 (16 in February) - also too old to trick-or treat. He'll just steal candy from the little ones. :)

To see all the Halloween party pics: http://hobdypix.smugmug.com/gallery/3728535#214047228