Halloween 2014

HALLOWEEN finally came!!!

After 364 days of celebrating it unofficially... OR spending our time counting down until the actual holiday... it really FINALLY came!

It's pretty much a bigger deal than Christmas in our little family... so we treated it with the utmost respect.

Halloween Eve was full of lots of excitement and a whole lot of ENERGY!

We took the boys over to the "Halloween House" and we spent about an hour looking at all of the decor.

These two could live here.

Think they're excited?

We grabbed some ice cream... and came home to try and sleep.

Jack was up at 4:30 am... ready to roll!

I convinced him to hold off until 6:30... and then we hit the ground running.

It was finally MAKEUP time.

The fact that Jack picked a Darth Vader costume this year seemed pretty mainstream for him... but, of course he had to put his own twist on it.

He has been adamant than we do his makeup under his mask like the movie... with a charred and burning, scarred face.  I mean.. you should just see the images he found to copy.

We toned it down a bit for the preschool crowd...

But, he took the whole thing very seriously.

Lucky boy has a talented dad who could do just the perfect artwork on his face.

He was beyond happy with the results.

(But, 100% in character, so you can't tell).

Brett earned an "it's perfect" on the makeup...so, you know he was happy.

Tuck on the other hand was a paint job mom could handle!

He snoozed until Darth freakishly woke him up with his burning face, and then he was ready to transform into YODA!

He was made for this costume!

Best duo ever.

Grandma Jackie took Yoda to Max and Hank's school costume parade, and Jack and I were off to his school Halloween party.

He was soooo excited to show off his costume.

The 4-5 year olds weren't quite sure how to receive Jack's face.

They kept a safe distance for the most part... but, luckily, Jack's BF James N. (Santa, ha!) squeezed in for a pic!

I couldn't help but laugh every time I saw Lord Vader immersed in Pre-School activity.

Or... the time I caught him pretending to choke Captain Hook.

He's just a bit intense.

Miss Molly put on an awesome party, and Jack loved every second of it.

I so love being able to help in Jack's class so much.

It's the best seeing him in his space...especially on his day.

I did my best not to be the only lame mom without a costume.

Threw on a patch and some suspenders... then I was just a lame pirate.

After school we had some lunch with Grandma Jackie and a very serious photo shoot with DV.

He was so serious about his makeup, but responsible enough to know he needed a nap before trick or treating... that he just committed to not messing up his face while he slept!

He napped stiff-as-a-board on his back.

If this kid does not pursue some future in the creative arts, I sure will be surprised!

We touched up Darth and Yoda and headed over to Annie's to start the Trick-or-Treating festivities.

The boys got just the reactions they hoped for from their darling cousins and doting aunts/uncles.

Tucker was amazed that he'd get candy just from knocking on people's doors.

Instead of "Trick-or Treat" he'd say "Give me that!"

We rounded out the night up in Alpine, with more cousin fun, and more costume showing off.

It sure is an exhausting holiday, but so worth it for these Halloween loving boys of mine.

Jack did not stop smiling ONCE all day long.

He's pretty bummed it's over, but, luckily- he's turning into to quite the Christmas fan too... so he's counting down to that now! He's got an extensive list ready for Santa... and Mr.Claus better get a raise and serious on EBay, because this 5 year old has got some pretty rare and expensive tastes in toys!