Halloween 2012

We decided to throw together Halloween costumes at the very last minute this year and rounded up a few things to be an all-American Disney family.  Mom and Hyram went as Minnie and Mickey and Dad chummed it up as Goofy.  We went over to our friend's house for some yummy caramel corn and visiting and then out to dinner at our favorite Costa Vida.

Halloween

For the most part, this was a fairly normal day.  I taught school (check it out here!), David learned school.  We came home.  We did, however, make our appearance on the town at Arctic Circle for ice cream.  I dressed up all day at school and made David dress up with me to go out to enjoy our frozen treat.   Before leaving, we were sitting in our living room, eating dinner, when a knock came at the door.  I was ready to get up and answer it, wondering who it could be when David yelled, "You can answer it!  We have candy!"  It took me a second to realize that it would be bite-sized trick-or-treaters on the opposite side of my door.  I made way for David as he bounded to the door only to open it with none other than red and white striped (year-old) candy canes in hand.  I couldn't help but leave the room because I was giggling at the sight more than I could contain.  We made a mad dash out of there after that.

I am obviously Hermione, one of the greatest witches alive.  

David's is harder.  He carried around a baton and sheet music, which apparently we did not photograph.  He is supposed to be a disturbed composer...

I think however he should have just said he was a BYU-Idaho Music Major.  That's what their eyes look like most of the time anyway. :)

Lost with Ralfie the Camel

David's first Elder's Quorum activity turned out to be a success!  We had more than plenty of the delicious Dutch oven chili and a great turn out. We counted about 70 people. We were really grateful to everyone who came and especially to those who brought salads and desserts to share.  After dinner and a bit of socializing, everyone helped clean up and we headed off to the Straw Maze.  Here are come pictures of our outing:

Jessica & J.T.

Karen & Brandon

 

J.T. being eaten alive by the straw

Jessica, Denae, & David...J.T. was mysteriously abducted for the last 20 minutes

Brandon

There were lots of tunnels this year!  Scary!

Our new friend, Ralfie

David, Denae, & Ralfie

Nora Beard, Jessica, & J.T.

Devin & Nicole

Brandon & Karen

The brave group we faced the maze with

This camel was huge!  I was surprised by how large it was!

After the activity, our little group went back to J.T. and Jessica's place and played a game called BANG! that Devin and Nicole had.  It was super fun!  It was a great way to spend the night. :)