Kip participated in his first Halloween Parade this year at his preschool.  His teacher, Mrs. Michelle, had a wonderful celebrating planned.  The children had their parade around the parking lot and then we all went inside to the classroom for treats and a story.

Kip's friend, Matthew, was dressed as a fire fighter, complete with a hose!

Besides Kip of course, my favorite was the boy with the fire on top of his head.  He said that he was "fire guy," but I think he looks the "Heat Miser" from "The Year Without a Santa Claus" - my favorite!  

If you have a hankering to refresh your memory, click here (Snow Miser/Heat Miser Song).

Derek was invited to join the preschoolers at their table for the special treat.  

He looks like he fits right in!

Thursday night we carved our pumpkins.  We had a bit of a rough start, each one wanting Daddy to work on their pumpkin first, but all in all it was a fun time.

When we were finished we turned out all the lights on the first floor to get the best look at our pumpkins.  

Derek's comment was, "It's so dark in here, I can't see my eyes!"

Heidi's comment was, "Derek's is scary, Kip's is funny and mine is beautiful!"

Kip's comment was, "Can we turn the lights on now??"

Heidi's Halloween Parade was today.  We have the best seats because the parade goes right past our house. Kip and I got our chairs out and waited for the kids to come...

Here they come!  Heidi is dressed up as a bride this year =)!  It is pretty windy here today so she had to hold the veil.  Tonight we are headed to my parents for trick-or-treating with cousins.  Should be fun!

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Happy Halloween!