Halloween

Alexa decided in September she wanted to be Sheriff Callie for Halloween. Grandpa Bill got her the costume for her birthday. She has been playing with it off and on since. She wanted her sister to be Deputy Peck but no such costume exists yet. I did find her a cactus costume that we are calling Toby (from Sheriff Callie). Addison was so sure about the head piece but loves to wear the entire costume. It's a little big, but super adorable.

Alexa's school is only Monday through Thursday. Her school party was the last day before Halloween. All the kids wore their super cute costumes .Alexa even toughed out in her cowgirl boots that were a little small on her. They went trick or treating between the different classrooms in the morning. The last hour of the day was her class party. Most of the parents came and helped organize games & food. Alexa made a skeleton hand out of tooth picks and chalk. She played Halloween Bingo & won a really cool prize. Next her teach read the class a Halloween book. Addison sat with the class for story time. Lastly was snack time. They had cookies, candy, fruit & veggies. The kids all had a great time. I was so glad Addison and I were able to go.

Friday morning Alexa woke up super excited. I asked her if she knew what day it was. Her response was, "Friday, It's Easter." So close baby girl! After breakfast Alexa was ready to go. Unfortunately we had to wait for the evening. Once Justin arrived we ate a quick dinner & then head to downtown for the Chandler Halloween Festival. Alexa painted a pumpkin, we all played lots of games. Alexa won a cupcake in a musical chairs type game (but standing). During the costume contest Addison walked across the stage a flapped her arms. Alexa walked with a bashful smile. They looked so cute. Addison even one first place in the 0-4 age category. There was over 30 kids in their division. Addison won a super cute medal and lots of little prizes. Once the festival ended we went trick or treating. Alexa was shy at first. Justin taught her how to say, "Trick or Treat" with confidence. By the end she was comfortable with the entire thing and had a great time. Both girls fell asleep on the car ride home.

Saturday, November 1st we carved our family pumpkin. Since we have been traveling back and forth between San Diego & Chandler we didn't have time before Halloween. I really wanted to put Addison in the pumpkin. Justin made her leg holes and we put her in it. She was not thrilled. I think she was mostly upset with the textures. She didn't want to touch the inside of the pumpkin, even with her hands. We got a few cute pictures and then took her out. Alexa drew two pictures of what she wanted the pumpkin the look like. Justin was a good sport and made them both for her. It was another great day.