Halloween 2009

I totally thought I had already posted this, but apparently I had started and not finished.

After the witch party, it was then time to get the kids already for trick or treating. They were of course so very excited. Malcolm this year really wanted to be a red Power Ranger. I'm not to sure why, but he was pretty excited to be this guy!
He did all his posing without being asked.
I just had to post the pictures, because I thought it was so funny!
Not sure what this one is called, funny that he put one hand behind his back.
Go, go Power Rangers!
Quinn really wanted to be a Ninja. Again I'm not sure where they decide to be these things.
Tough guy!
I actually had to tell him to be an Ninja and show me his moves. He's usually the one to do it right off, not Malcolm.
One cute Ninja!!
We didn't know what Winston should be, since he doesn't have an opinion, it was a little harder. The costume we have for the other boys around this age was too small, since he's about 6 months older at the stage when they wore it. We decided to go for a cowboy, since we have these dress up cowboy outfits that Cynthia gave us that her kids wore when they were little.
He is sure one cute cowboy.
He could have been the star of an old western for sure! Very intimidating with that sucker.
He is one cute boy! I sure do love this wild child!
Pop took Mack and Quinn out trick or treating around the neighborhood at like 4pm before the Ward trunk or treat. I think some of the neighbors thought it was a little early! Haha! After that though, we went to the ward trunk or treat, which was a combined one with my mom's ward. Quite convenient if I do say so myself. Winston, Matt and Quinn hanging out behind our car.
Mack and Quinn kicked it in the trunk after making their rounds. It was soooo cold! I didn't blame them one bit.
Winston and cousin Emma chowing down on the candy in the back of the Adams' car.
After the trunk or treat, I was cold and tired. I was not feeling up to taking the kids around the neighborhood too. Could have something to do with the fact that I had strep throat. Matt ended up taking the kids around for a little bit, but it didn't last too long.

Emma is the cutest little girl pirate that I know. I just had to get a picture of her.
I'm not to sure about Landon's costume. But whatever, we'll roll with it!
Picture of Mom and I after the fact of it all.

Which Witch is Which?

My mom hosted her 2nd Annual Witch Party on Halloween afternoon. This is the only way I get dressed up for Halloween. We all met at her house and shared our favorite concoction and chatted.

Here are the drinks choices we had to choose from.
A had coming out of the spinach dip.
Spinach wraps
Yummy pear cake with caramel frosting...I think. It's been a while!
Rolls to go along with the pumpkin stew and mexican chowder. Yummy! I of course had to have both, I love soup!
Some more wraps, and string cheese fingers.
Eyeball brownies. So much good food, more that I didn't document, and lots of fun.
Mel looking all cute and witchy!
Witch sisters, Leisha's baby did the dressing up for her. We all look a little silly, but that's us! Apparently the hat was making me feel like I couldn't get very close.
Leisha is going to kill me! She just has the cutest little prego belly. I just want to rub it and try and feel the baby. I love pregos!
My mom and I talked Cynthia in going on my birthday. She wore my costume from last year and looked adorable. Her polynesian hair was perfect witch hair!
Brianne looking rather hot!
The hosting witch, with her lovely zebra hat. I love that hat. The same one she had to sport on her birthday.
This is right after Aunt LaVoy demonstrated her banshee scream! Man, she can really freak you out. I love her and Leisha cracking it up. It's a little blurry for some reason, but I had to post it. Everyone just looked at her, my mom just said "LaVoy!!!", and they were right back to their conversation. We thought it was hilarious!
Mom has lots of Halloween decorations. It was so fun to see all the witch hats everywhere.
She also has some cute pictures of witch's around the house. I think this is adorable.
This one is in the bathroom, love it!
Mel and I taking a breather together, putting the old feet up. I love her stockings, I wanted some cute ones, but didn't look early enough, but my boots would have covered them up anyways.
A self portrait, with all my black lipstick worn off from all the good eats. I look pretty freaky, let me tell you!
The whole crew that was there.
Cynthia and I, although I look rather retarded. Not sure what I'm doing with my bum!
GraMimi with her little witch granddaughters. How fun for them.
Thanks for the fun times mom! Hope I can make it to other witch party's to come!

Going to the Temple!

Ryan and Stephanie tied the knot this weekend. It was great. I always get emotional during a sealing. Seeing them make their commitments and seeing how in love they are, and hearing all that we are promised! It reminds me of my own wedding. They are such a cute couple. You can really tell they love each other wholeheartedly. Laura and I (with the help of Matt and Mike of course) took some pictures for them. It was soooo stinkin' cold. It didn't help wearing high heals and a short dress. My toes were numb by the end and my fingers could barely function. I also couldn't think. I wasn't creative, I couldn't think about camera settings or focal points and barely touched them. Apparently I don't function well in the cold. Thanks to Matt and Aunt Marie for giving creative input at the temple!





We also did a few pictures at the reception. But I must say again, I hate flash. I envy Laura and her high quality camera and external flash. Too bad I couldn't have swapped her when she wasn't looking and taken it home for myself!
Nena did their back drop. She did a great job and it looked really pretty and unique for the recieving line. But the few pictures we snapped in front of it, looks kinda like a prom background! No offense Nena...it was really awesome in person! I promise! (Did that just sound rude? It wasn't suppose to!!!)

I over exposed this on accident, but Matt loved it, so I threw it in here.

My boys looked so cute all dressed up, courtesy of Grandma shopping for them. Thanks Cynthia!! Winston didn't get a good nap and was so tired. When my mom came, she ended up leaving with Winston and Quinn. She fed Winston, bathed them and put them to bed! She's the best! Thanks Mom!

We tried entertaining the kids with the ipod and McDonald's food. I get tired of watching them run wild getting in everyones way.
Laura took this picture of us all dressed up together. Thanks for posting it Laura so I could steal it from you! When did we get so many kids? A family of five sounds so big...you know what I mean!?!