Halloween

Well, Halloween has come and gone, and with it, big smiles, fun and tummy aches. We spent this Halloween down in Salt Lake this year, just for something different. Montpelier has a lot of houses that just don't open their doors to trick or treaters and for whatever reason- don't believe in trunk or treats... So- in an effort to give my kids the kind of holiday that I remember- we headed back to my old stomping grounds.

In reviewing my pictures as I get ready to post them- I found that I don't have a decent picture of both Ryan and Ty together- so you get to see them separately. Anyway- here is our Cowboy Ryan playing outside before we head for the Trunk or Treat down at my parent's ward. It was such a gorgeous day! I couldn't believe it! I can remember having to trick or treat through snow drifts!

And here we have Ty, the NOT scary Vampire Bat. I made the effort this year to make him look creepy with the make-up and he took one look at himself and said that he didn't want to be scary. So... there you have it. This is also a picture of Ty's cousin Daniel (the Fearless Firefighter) who stopped by for a few mintues.

And here- you can have a glimpse of what we grew up with as kids in the Henriksen household. My mom dressed up this year- nose and all! We had some fun with fake eyelashes this year, and when Ty saw my mom's (they were covered in fake crystals) and asked her why she had sprinkles all over her eyes. And, in case you were wondering, I am the stunning pirate on the right. I wouldn't have needed to raid ships- my victims would have just handed over their jewels and treasures based on my looks alone- thinking themselves lucky to have been robbed by such a ravishing beauty.

And last but not least- just the Kidds. Shaun hates dressing up, but I appreciate the effort he puts into things for the kids (and when I want a picture).