Halloween 2008

Raegen dressed as a horse for Halloween this year. This was his first year to go "trick-or-treating". Last year Halloween fell on a Wednesday and there was a special program at church for the kids. I was excited to take him to all of his "Aunts". :)

What?!?! Did you just say they're going to give me candy?? Let's go!!

Our first stop was the Fason's. There was a light rain, but it didn't last long.

He practically barged right in! "Where's my treat??"

Oooh, a yummy and nutritious treat...a banana and toddler snacks!! Thank you Auntie Mari!!

Next stop...the Gainer's, to see buddy Kordell, Aunt Jenn, and Bro. Darrin!

Aunt Jenn had a big bag of treats for Raegen....he got a new miniature car (it's a Cozy Coupe!!)...

a fun book to read...

and CHEETOS!! Boy, Aunt Jenn knows the way to Raegen's heart!! Everything in moderation though! :) Thank you Aunt Jenn!

Our last stop was Aunt Amber and Uncle Marc's.

Despite numerous prayers from others that Ashlyn would be born on Halloween, it didn't happen! :) I know Amber was relieved!! Thanks for the treats Aunt Amber!!

It wasn't long 'til the tricker treaters showed up...Raegen went out to socialize and after closer inspection recognized his church buddies.

Raegen, Jayson, Ben, & Christopher

Daddy, Raegen, & Aunt Amber prepare to hand out candy!

(FYI Raegen did NOT eat that sucker!) :)

Billy had a steady stream of trick or treaters.

And then....the bus appeared!!

Panic mode...we weren't sure we'd have enough candy for the remainder of the night so we dumped the bags and gave out handfuls instead.

Here are the bus kids...they were a volleyball team in town for a tournament. Amber's fave costume was the whoopi cushion...she made sound effects, KWIM??!!

I don't know this kid, just thought he was adorable!!

The boys got creative as it got later...they decided to hide behind the bushes and scare the trick or treaters...

BOO! This fairy doesn't look phased!! :)

Handing out candy is hard work...I brought some treats for the adults. The chocolate gremlins on the right are homemade. I got the recipe off of Target's website...super easy and super cute!