Halloween Carnival

Last night was the ward Halloween Carnival. The Primary did the games and the Elders' Quorum was in charge of the food. Chad ordered 200 pieces of chicken, 200 rolls and picked up 10 gallons of drink. It was requested that everyone bring a side dish. We ran out of chicken before we ran out of people in line. Apparently, Halloween is a big time for inviting your grandchildren and for less-actives to make it out to church. I was pouring drinks and didn't recognize at least 1/3 of the people there. They were setting out extra tables and chairs and the people just kept coming! I was wondering if there was a sign out on the road advertising the fun!

Anyway, the kids had more fun than they even expected to. We were there to the end, helping clean up. I was very tired when we got home. But I was glad that the Halloween costumes were finished. (Now I can sit and relax all next week!! ha)

Here are the kids in their costumes. We had two members of royalty as well as two clowns this year. The bee costume was so big on Rebekah, that I image she'll be wearing it next year (if we can convince her that it's a good idea).














There were lots of activities there...

Face Painting (it's beads...don't know why she wanted that, but it's what she requested)





Sugar cookie decorating






Donut eating...off the string (Rebekah cheated)







Mini Golf








Pumpkin Bowling












There was a fishing pond and a candy walk, too. (You don't get a picture of everything!)
Joseph's favorite part of the night was the custom stroller ride. It sure would be easier on the "horse" if he would sit in the stroller the right way! Joseph also enjoyed some dinner off the floor. We'd like to thank the little boy who spilled his pasta salad on the way to his seat. Nothin' beats "home cookin'" at the church!

Oh, actually, this was Joseph's favorite part. He likes to be carried around. See how comfortable he gets? Fortunately, he's starting to accept Daddy sometimes. I had bugs in my hair (I go all out for Halloween.)

And there you have it. I feel like Halloween is over now. It's only the 25th of October!