At noon we headed to the annual Ward Chilli cook off. First there were games and activities for the kids to play and then we had lunch. Chris made two pots of chilli and was quite stressed about winning a prize. We've been on a winning streak for the past few years and either Chris or I have won a prize for our soups / chilli. Chris was very pleased when his chocolate chilli won the prize for being the most original!
Later in the afternoon we headed off to our neighborhood Fall Festival. It included more games, candy and pizza. There were prizes for the best costumes. Sam won a prize for being the most original. I guess our family just likes being original! Sam was very pleased with his $10 Walmart gift card and told me how on Monday he wants me to take him to Walmart so that he can use it!
After the Fall Festival we went trick or treating. I LOVE taking the kids trick or treating and missed out last year. Owen was SOOO cute this year saying "Happy Halloween" and "Trick or treat" in his little 2-year old voice. This was Owen's first time going trick or treating and he quickly got the idea. So much so that he would not let us take his Pumpkin bucket (full of Candy!) away from him even when it got really heavy. But he was quite happy to take off his costume, just as long as he could still collect the Candy. Owen was also the last one to come home!
Some random shots from the day showing the kids in their costumes...
3 comments:
Cool costumes! Halloween must be so fun.
I am glad he was a Chicago fire truck. the costumes are great. You need to tell us more about the chocolate chili--we miss getting to sample your and Chris's gourmet cooking. We still remember our fancy thanksgivings together!
Great work on those costumes! I was just remembering my first married Thanksgiving we had with you guys. That really was my tastiest one ever. Pear juice gravy....and the stuffing! oh man!
Post a Comment