Halloween 2009

It's the time of year again where Russ and I are cruel to our children and deny them their basic rights to both begging and candy. We (Russ probably more than I) do not care for the tradition of going door-to-door and asking for something which will be detrimental to our children's health. Halloween traditions cannot even be traced back to uplifting beginnings. We feel that we can select what is fun and good about Halloween, and leave the rest alone. The kids love to dress up for school costume parade. This year we had a cheerleader, Violet from the Incredibles, Cinderella, and a young Anakin Skywalker (before he turned, of course. Usually I try to steer kids towards persona's that are positive, but I goofed up and bought dark brown costume pieces for JR, hence Anakin instead of Obi Wan. And of course JR knows the difference, even if I don't, so there was no fooling him. Anakin it was.)



We also have a party every year, and we stay dressed up in our fun costumes, then eat our fill of pizza and goodies like apples, yogurt-pretzels, and homemade cinnamon rolls while we watch a movie together. The past two years we have partied with our friends, the Heatons, who have a similar attitude towards the holiday. This year, due to conflicting plans for the Heatons, our family is solo. This works out for the best, because tomorrow evening is the start of fast day and not a good night for a party. So we are having our Halloween party tonight, Friday. Russ decided the kids are old enough to see Gremlins. He is being brave (crazy?), considering Megan's reaction to this movie, but I trust his judgement. Also, I think they will be fine with it. We'll see tonight after everyone goes to bed. Fingers crossed, no nightmares.

PS - Aubrey dressed up as well, but got away to school before I could get a photo of her. Hopefully we'll be able to post her get-up on her blog later.

PPS - Yes, there is a snaggletooth among our brood again. Katie lost her front tooth last night. It's just so darn cute!!