The many faces of Halloween

A dancing lady bug, spooktacular witch, and mad, mad scientist bring the thrill of Halloween to life. All three kids were pleased as punch with their whole "look" this year. Good gravy, this Halloween holiday has sure turned into a busy and hectic one. This year I put together costumes for the kids 6 different times for 6 different parties/activities. Gigi came for a visit and to sample some of the Anderson crazy "shenanigans"we call... day to day life. She came in time to share with us Avery's school program (& costume party), pajama party, Avery's Halloween mini dance recital, the twins school party and parade, and of course trick-or-treating. Sometimes, when things are hectic, stressed, & life is out of balance...it takes your mom to come "play" and pick up the pieces. Thanks, mom. Trunk-or treating, trick-or-treating, school parades, and parties...Zachary loved every minute of dressing up. You would think the candy would be a motivator, nope...it was his new identity. First, mad scientist. Next, doctor. He loved it all. I could see it in his eyes. Ellie mostly loved the make-up (much to Jeff's chagrin.) She couldn't wait for me to apply the make-up each and every outfit. She and Jeff attended a Daddy daughter date night, (Deal or No Deal Girl) and the make-up had to be perfect. Avery loved her sparkles. The only requirement for her ladybug outfit was it had to sparkle. Sparkle. Sparkly. That's my girl. All in all it was a wonderful halloween. We trick-or-treated in 70 degree weather, and that's the way I like it. Ellie and Jeff went to a Daddy Daughter costume party. They went as "Deal or No Deal, Howie Mandel and the Game show girl. Jeff wasn't thrilled with the idea but because Ellie loved it so much, he supported the idea. He put on a smile and dressed up as Howie.

The party and parade at school...crazy! Bless the hearts of the teachers and aides up at school, they put up with a lot of wiggles and giggles on this day.