Halloween Fun

I love the fall because it is always full of fun activities. We have been unbelievably busy this fall, but still managed to squeeze in a couple great family outings. First of all, the elementary school I work for throws a fantastic fall carnival. It was the perfect size for Tylie, and all of us found something to entertain us.

First, they had multiple blow-up activity areas that Tylie probably could have spent all day on. The first one was a giant slide, and the people there weren't sure if she would be able to get herself up there. Of course, that's only because they don't know what a determined and independent pint-sized girl our Ty-Bug is...

They sold confetti eggs and Tylie thought they were fascinating! We got a couple and cracked them into our hair. Multiple students also graced me with their attention long enough to fly-by-egg me. Lovely. :)

Tylie got her face painted: a bug on one side, and an octopus on the other.

Another bouncy play area...Tylie found a new way to go down slides.

They had a pumpkin patch where you could pick out and decorate your own pumpkin to take home.

Overall, we all had a nice little time, saw and met many students and their parents, and enjoyed the time we had to spend as a family.

The next fun adventure we went on was the ward halloween trunk-or-treat activity. I look forward to this every year, and love getting my girls dressed up for the occasion. For the past two years, Tylie has won an award for the best costume and I enjoy the challenge of coming up with new fun ideas. I've also enjoyed it as a fun opportunity to visit with members of the ward and get to know them a little better. This year was a little different for us, with less she-bang, little socializing, and a very short night altogether. Nevertheless, the girls had a good time, we got to take some pictures, and Tylie came home with a small stash of delicious treats to share with us. Here is the night, documented.

Tylie made one adorable little volleyball player.

Kaelisse was a master chef....mom, don't you LOVE the fabric!

Such good friends already!

We got a few props together when we went inside, and took a few more sweet little pictures.

They were so distracted by everything going on around them that it was hard to get them to look at the camera for more than a second...and never at the same time...

Yep, that's right, our little chef is STANDING! In fact, earlier that afternoon she even pulled herself up into standing position multiple times, for the first time. Our baby's growing up so fast!

Hanging with dad.

Brent stayed by the car to hand out candy, and Tylie wanted to go see him a couple times in the middle of her candy search.

Being a brave little girl and sticking her hand into the mouth of a giant pumpkin! (Candy can get you to do all sorts of things you never thought you would...hehe).

It's been a lllloooonnnngggg night....will somebody take me home!?!