Halloween was a WHOLE NEW WORLD for my little ones.......

This year James wanted to be a tiger, so I had to find characters for all of us to dress in themed costumes. So here you have it..... ALADDIN! Her is me, Jasmine, with my little tiger Rajah. Followed by Jafar, the most powerful  Genie in the world, and his side-kick Iago. Rachel and James made this whole Halloween experience so much fun.

This Halloween lasted a whole week and we loved every minute of it.
From decorating (even though I couldn't find all my decorations since they are in storage) with spider webs and home-made decor, to pumpkin carving with cousins, dressing up 3 times, trick of treating and eating way to much candy.

We had an awesome ward party with a chili cook-off and trunk or treat.

One reason I love  Spanish Fork is because of the little yearly fun things they do every year. They had main street trick or treating, where all the stores and businesses give candy out, scarecrows everywhere and some fun activities to do on the way. It's a pretty big deal with about 500 plus people trick or treating in the afternoon.

Even the fire department had a display. They took us into the ambulance truck and there was a mummy all covered up. James looked a little worried at first, until we explained to him what it really was.

 

Stopping off for popcorn. Kinda nice having something salty, rather then sweet.

                      This was our favorite scarecrows this year. Hands down, the potato heads win!

Rachel was the winner at the cake walk. Go girl, go!

Finally the big day came and I made a big deal out of it just by creating a new family tradition. Each Halloween morning I will make orange pumpkin shaped pancakes and the kids get to decorate them with fruit. They loved it and it and they were pretty much devoured.

                        

Then later on we went to Nana's house to show off our costumes. She went trick or treating with us to a few homes.

 James totally got it this year. He would slam on the door (kinda quietly) then he'd say "Tick or teet", followed by "Tank You" and smile. Then he was off to the next house.

As for Rachel she caught on too, she would just smile and everyone would comment on how cute she was. She held onto her trick or treat bag so tightly and would not let go even when it was getting pretty heavy.

Our kids looooove candy just a bit to much.
And my husband was such a great sport. I know he doesn't love dressing up, but I loved that he was more willing to then most years. It is just that it's much more fun for the kids and I when we are all decked out. I mean it's all about the kids right...... and I guess me!(Josh says I like Halloween more than the kids do, and that may be true. I just love Halloween, and I get so excited to dress up and plan for the big event).

We then met up with some really fun friends and ate some good grub at Pizza Factory.

Went Trick or Treating again cause James asked and then ended up going to our other friends Halloween party were there was awesome food and fun chit chat.

We won BEST COSTUME! That was exciting- $10 to Cold Stone.

Happy Halloween from my little tiger who ROARs all the time and my little Parrot who squawks A LOT.

Just had to add this picture, she likes dressing up in this kitty cat costume, so I took some pictures and this was my favorite.

 It's my little kitty with her prey (her favorite stuffed animal of all time).

I  know my kids wish Halloween was everyday of the year.

Free candy and the only day they can eat as much as they want (at least until we take it away).