Sunday, November 2, 2008

Arrghh...

Happy Halloween from three pirates and a parrot. We had a great Halloween this year. Can you tell we like to have a theme to our family costumes? This year we knew that we wanted to be pirates but of course it came down to the last week when it all came together. Shae and I sewed our vests as well as Aiden's. Yes, Shae did all of his own sewing, he says he will be the official costume maker next year. I'll believe it when I see it. I also made Brooklyn's parrot costume. It was so fun and everyone looked adorable.

With so much crammed into one week, we unfortunately didn't get our pumpkins carved, however Aiden and dad did make the fabulous pirate pumpkin from a Mr. Potato Head kit.
Brooklyn in all her parrot glory. That is one cute bird if you ask me!
She even knew how to ever so gracefully flap her wings.

Shae and Brooklyn at our ward party.

It is so fun to watch your kids grow and compare from year to year. Aiden loved trick or treating this year. He was quite timid last year. Here he is with his friend Ellie saying "let's go to another house." He would also announce to the people answering the door "I'M A PIRATE!" in his loudest voice. It was adorable.

We met up with our butterfly and cowgirl friends to go trick or treating in our neighborhood. It was a lot of fun and the kids had a great time. Thanks for coming with us.

I love this picture because I think it shows Aiden's eagerness to get to the door.

Stop taking pictures mom, I want to get out there and go trick or treating.
This was as close to sitting on my shoulder Brooklyn could get.

Our little pirate in all his glory.

16 comments:

Jan said...

So, how cute are you guys??!! Love it!! Looks like tons of fun to me -- I want a parrot just like yours!

Joni said...

What great costumes! You are so talented. I'm glad you had such a wonderful Halloween!

Greg and Tammy said...

I can't believe you made that parrot costume!?! Amazing! You guys looked great!

Becca and Randy said...

Beth you are amazing! I can't believe you made that cute parrot costume! You are one talented family:)I am so glad you all had fun. I know what you mean about growing up. Cameron learned this year that if you hold your bucket up and smile, you get candy! He loved this year too. I love ya!
~Becca:)

Heidi said...

I'm glad to see that you're still alive!! How funny that we came up with the same theme this year. Your kids look so cute!!

Elizabeth said...

Wow Shae & Beth! Impressive costumes-we just dressed the girls up and didn't even think about anything for us. We'd better get thinking for next year. That is the cutest parrot costume-what talent! Kadence was the same way this year about being excited and being willing to say trick or treat.

Sarah B. B. said...

WOW, Bethie! Those are AWESOME! Those first grade teachers may retire, but they definitely don't loose the skills. :) Y'all look like you had a blast - so glad you got to enjoy it together.

Hannah Stevenson said...

SERIOUSLY SO CUTE BICKITY!!! I loved that Shae helped with the sewing. Brooklyn's costume was AWESOME! Did you have a pattern or just come up with it yourself? Let's chat soon.

Shelby said...

Very cute family! We loved being with you guys, as always! xoxo

The Romeo Family said...

I have to agree with everyone that the parrot was awesome. You guys look fab.

Jill T said...

Beth, you are amazing with costumes! I can't believe you made that parrot costume. I loved the vests too--you are one talented woman.

It's fun to see Aiden getting so big--I love how he announced his costume at every door!

Alyssa said...

Love the costumes Beth! You guys are the cutest pirate family around:)

Brandon and Natalie said...

LOVE the costumes! IT looks like you guys had a great Halloween!

Arlene said...

WHOA!! You put Martha Steward to shame!! Looks like you had a well-deserved wonderful time!

Ghislaine Richards said...

I love the parrot costume. You guys are so creative!!

Dave, Lisa, Summer and Jace said...

Love the costumes. So cute. I cheated this year and didn't make one. It was too crazy. But anyway you guys look adorable!