Halloween!

Halloween, like new years, is usually a little bit of a let down- there is so much anticipation- but nothing goes as planned!

I spent two weekends working on this firetruck for Jellybean, and Roman's house on fire. I learned that duct tape isn't as magical as people think! (gasp!) I had a lot of trouble with the tape not sticking to the cardboard, and spray paint. I didn't put enough thought into how to attach these things to their persons, so I ended up slapping straps on at the last minute. With Jellybeans  the truck ended up being too front heavy to walk around. However, he was ecstatic just to have a new toy truck to play with- the ladder is the favorite part.

Me (fire hydrant) Roman (house on fire), Jake (match), Hannah (mad scientist), Neighbor Kids (power rangers) Jellybean (fireman)

complete with working lights, steering wheel, and ladder

Since it was the coldest Halloween since 2006, we just went to the Hopkins police station and one house for trick-or-treating. even this abbreviated trip ended with a fireman down! in the middle of the street. crying. Too bad it didn't blizzard-like '91- a toboggan would have made a big difference!

Halloween 1991- Bug costumes made by mom, dad as the exterminator

Jellybean did enjoy playing with glowsticks and answering the door for other kids. Uncle Jake fed him skittles one at a time. Overall it was a pretty good family night! the trick or treating part is just a little out of reach for our two years old!