Halloween 2010

Halloween was a two day event this year...and will actually be a three day event when we attend an "Afterween" party this coming Saturday. We headed to Boo at the Zoo on Halloween Eve to party with the animals...and the rest of Boise. The Zoo was, in fact, a total zoo that day. But it was fun to see all the kids in their costumes, check out the animals, and give Austin a chance to collect a few treats for mommy and daddy ;-). Austin's Elmo costume was a total hit - parents kept pointing him out to their kids saying, "Look honey, it's Elmo!" I was just glad he kept it on and was actually surprised that he didn't want to take it off. I think he's getting to the age where dress-up becomes entertaining. The grandparents and Uncle Mark tagged along with us. Unfortunately no pick of Uncle Mark - would have been a good one since he was practically dressed as Elmo too with this matching red hoodie (minus the added fur).

Elmo with Mommy. All smiles for the camera these days ~
Elmo with Grandma and Papa ~
Elmo with Daddy ~

Our next adventure was Trunk-or-Treating at our local church. All the young kids trick-or-treat from car to car instead of house to house. It's much easier for the little tikes to maneuver. I used to think they were totally ridiculous...then I had a child. Funny how things change post babies. We met up with a handsome Cars pit crew member and an adorable green dragon.

Candy! Austin was a bit overwhelmed by all the people ~

Jakob, Aaron and Austin dressed for Halloween success~

Elmo with all his loot. He counted out all of his suckers and tootsie rolls, two of his favorites.~

All this fun was smashed between a birthday party for a neighbor girl at Chuck E Cheese and another birthday party for Austin's new friend, Tyler. It was a whirlwind weekend full of friends, fun and candy. Pretty perfect in the eyes of a two year old. Austin woke up on Monday requesting his pumpkin full of candy and another party. Sorry dude, we're on detox for a few days!