Halloween

This past week was Halloween--I always picture these holidays much different than they actually turn out! Justyne had sent the boys Thing 1 & Thing 2 Tshirts from Florida, I had been so stumped on what to dress them up as and that solved my problem--or so I thought!!
I had the idea to get them "candy cane" red and white pants to wear with their shirts(BUT apparently those aren't easy to find until after Halloween) so I had looked around a couple times and then had given up to try again later. Of course--Tate had a few meltdowns in different stores and come 5:30 on Halloween night they had NO PANTS for their costumes! I rushed off to Kohls crossing my fingers and dropped the boys, including Brandon, off at Jared's since we were all supposed to take the kids out together, and were eating some pizza before taking off!
I was keeping close tabs on everything going on to make sure that I made it back before Trick or Treating began..I was a bit horrified when I pulled up and found out Tate was out Trick or Treating without a costume! My poor kid, I felt like the "Mother of the year", seriously. That is not a good feeling, and not only did he not have a costume, but his mom wasn't there to take him to get his candy. Luckily my awesome Sister-in-Laws filled in while I was MIA! Tate didn't even notice he was looking like the neglected child and he at least got to show off his costume the last few streets!
Beck was sick for the week leading up  to Halloween so he dressed up but stayed with his dad to pass out candy! I'm sure he loved watching all of the people, he is a very content boy, and so sweet.
He did so good the whole night despite his ear infection and runny nose!

We went a few more rounds of Trick-or-Treating and the kids raked in tons of candy! They had so much fun going all together, I am so grateful that Tate and Beck have so many cousins so close to grow up with and become great friends with. It is so fun to watch their personalities develop!