Rounding out the pre-Halloween fun

Ben was so into Halloween this year, that it actually got Jim and I excited about decorating for this silly holiday as well.  We just kept getting more and more stuff everytime we went to the store.  I have to say, it was pretty fun and I liked having it up.  Oliver absolutely LOVED the Halloween decorations, it was hilarious.  He would get a huge smile and get all excited every time he saw the fireplace mantle and wanted to check out everything on it.  Here are some of our decorations this year.

Ben's school puts on a big Halloween Carnival every year - it's the biggest fundraiser of the year and also an opportunity for the kids to dress up since they are not allowed to wear costumes to school the day of Halloween.  They do an amazing job - especially considering it's all done by volunteers.  They have carnival games, a bounce house slide, food trucks, music playing, demonstrations by the local karate place and HS cheerleaders, orbs you can go in (Ben's first time!), and lots of raffle prizes.  I volunteered to work at Ben's class booth (golf) for a couple of hours in the morning and then we all went back to enjoy it as a family.

 

We got lots of Halloween care packages in the mail this year - from the Hoelting's, Grandma and Papa, and the Meier's.  So thoughtful of everyone - the boys loved it!

 

Care package from the Hoelting's

Goodies from Grandma and Papa!

Presents from the Meier's!