Happy Halloween

I wasn't sure I was going to get Bennett's costume done in time, but since Reeves insisted he be a dino-eggie to his T-Rek Dinotaur, I made it my top priority in the closing moments before we actually left for trick or treating. So with a few last minute stitches, we were ready to go.

We headed out to the country for our annual Trick or Treating Hayride. As the other children out there have gotten older, the numbers have dwindled, but the number of houses we visit hasn't, so Reeves still racks up a ton of candy.

I was able to get a few costume shots before the hayride. Preston was Spiderman again this year. How lucky for J and T that he not only was content with and could fit into the same costume from last year, but he really wanted to be it again. Reeves sported Preston's dinosaur costume from a couple of years ago. He has been in love with this thing since I got it from Julie. He has worn it almost everyday and even tried to sleep in it one night. That didn't last long since he is a hot sleeper anyway. I was worried that Bennett would completely revolt when I put him in his rather cumbersome costume, but he seemed to actually enjoy it. I couldn't believe it. He loved walking around, chasing the big boys - because, you know, an egg is much more frightening than a Spiderman or a dinosaur.

We finally took off on the hayride just as the sun was setting. Bennett and I made it for about 45 minutes, but then it got way too cold for us. We jumped off and caught a ride with another deserter back to the Bair's.

It wasn't long before the hayride finally made its way home. Reeves and Preston compared loot for a while, then we all headed to the back for a fire and hotdogs and smores, but mostly for the smores. I didn't bring my camera, so you'll just have to take my word for it!

It was a wonderful Halloween, and each year, I am learning to love it more and more as I watch the wonder of the holiday unfold through my children's eyes. Maybe one day soon, I'll even dress up too! Happy Halloween, Boys!