Halloween in Illinois

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year, and this year was no exception.

I purchased Nolan's costume in August (he's the cutest little pumpkin you've ever seen!) and Brennan selected his in September. Since the beginning of October, he's asked every day if it was Halloween yet- and he'd get so sad when we'd say not yet. They do things kind of weird here though- In Utah, if Halloween ever fell on a Sunday, it was moved to Saturday. Here it is the opposite- Trick or treating was done on Sunday from 2-6 (because there are no sidewalks or street lights in the CWL).

Brennan and Nolan dressed up- Nolan hated being in his- Too HOT and Brennan refused to take his off ("I can sleep in it, it's just like pajamas"). We accumulated tons of candy and got to know a few of our neighbors. So that was T or T #1. #2 occured at the church last night for Trunk or Treat (or as Don called it "Trunk or Trash" followed by "Trailer Trash" or was it "Junk in the trunk"). Brennan had a blast playing with the other kids in the ward and accumulated more candy. When we got home, he wanted a few pieces and then promptly brushed his teeth, because "Candy will rot them and I don't want to go back to the dentist".

And that brings us to this morning. Brennan's class had a Pumpkin Party (not to be confused with a Halloween Party, which they weren't allowed to have) and I volunteered to help them with their centers. The things these students said!!! One little girl told me that she couldn't go trick or treating because her mom was going to the bar! Brennan was so happy I was there- he kept coming up and giving me kisses. He is for sure the most outgoing/attention grabbing child and he was soaking up the attention from his friends for having his mom there and his mom brought treats. So I would say that Brennan is loving life today.

Nolan is not ever sure what to think- Most of the time he is just as happy as can be. He's really only fussy when you're not paying enough attention to him or there is nothing to keep him entertained, so when I'm cleaning I'll put him in his pack and play and turn on the tv and he'll watch it through the mesh and be content. I have crazy children!!! Did I mention that he started wearing 9 month clothes? My not even 4 month old is wearing 9 months clothes- oh well, at least he's healthy.

On a side note- we were sitting eating dinner and Brennan states that "It is so annoying when mom interupts the TV to have me clean my room and clear the table. Don't you hate it when she does that Dad?" as if I was never there!!!