Pumpkin Carving, Trunk or Treat leading into Halloween

Happy Halloween everybody! I know we're a bit late, but at least I got these up before Thanksgiving!

We carved our pumpkins for a Family Home Evening activity...and though Justin and I were very excited about it, our children were less than accomodating.
First, Justin did all the dirty work.

I'm helping Caleb with his pumpkin.

and that's about as good as it got. :) We did some fun color pegs in their pumpkins and the kids really liked them, but our camera doesn't take impressive pictures of glowing things.

And then there was the Trunk or Treat! Caleb was a fireman and Mackenzie was a fireman doggy. Here they are both holding their "hoses." Super creative, I thought.

Mackenzie understands what the camera is for and has humored me/us by saying "Cheese" on command! I love it! It makes me laugh when she signs it instead of saying it...

Looking at each other...

Then at me. Look how cute they are!

I made Caleb's costume from some Goodwill finds and some reflective ribbon from Joanns. WOW! We were so impressed with how it reflected and I think that was one of Caleb's favorite details! Plus, it made him safe, right?

showing off their loot.

The candy splurges begin with a blue tongue and a chocolatey mouth and smiling faces! 

"Do we have to go Trick or Treating?"

It was a bit chilly, but so much fun! I stayed home for part of the night to hand out candy, and then they retrieved me and we finished together. Mackenzie held her own bucket the whole time and loved walking around. She would nto be carried! She was too shy to ask for her own candy, so Caleb diligently asked for a second piece "for my baby sister" at every door. Love them!