Pre-Halloween festivities

This was a very busy week leading up to Halloween. Not only was Jeremy gone so the kids and I were on our own, but there were festivties everyday (if not twice a day). Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures of my dad stepping in for the "Pumpkin Carving with Dad" at Ragen's school. Thanks for pinch hitting, Bumpa! Here's a recap...

Prepping the pumpkins for carving. Ragen was totally grossed out by the "goo" so he insisted on using a spoon.

"Dad & Me" carving night at Maggie's preschool. Daddy was playing golf at Pebble Beach (poor daddy!) so Brian Quinn stepped in as dad for the night. Ellie & Maggie had a great time at their special dinner out and carving night. Thank you Brian!

Annual trick-or-treating at Gamma Phi. Note to self - make sure Maggie has a nap on days where she's expected to follow directions and socialize with massive amounts of people after a long day.

Trick-or-treating for Kids Camp at the Bellevue Club. So that Maggie wouldn't rip her mermaid dress any further, she opted to wear her Sleeping Beauty dress. Ellie was a hula dancer and Josie was a ballerina. They got an insane amount of candy for this activity. Just what we needed a few days before Halloween.
The mermaid is ready for the pumpkin parade at her preschool

Maggie's class (at least most of the gang)

The carmel apple station at Ragen's class party

Halloween Carnival at the Bellevue Club. The only group shot of the kiddos - Josie, Reese & Ragen with Maggie, Ella & Ellie. It was nearly impossible to get them to pause for a photo in between the face painting, musical chairs, bouncy houses, games, movie and running around.

Musical Chairs

Why yes...it is possible to jump on bouncy houses in a mermaid costume!