Halloween

I"ve never been a big fan of Halloween, but I always thought it would be pretty fun if I had kids. This is the first year we have really celebrated with Jude. It's not a celebrated holiday in Tanzania, but this year our teammates threw a party.

I made Jude a bird costume. I figured he doesn't even know what this holiday is about so he's not going to realize that are other costume options out there. He was pretty excited until about 15 minutes before the party when he announced that he wanted to be a kangaroo! I have no idea where that came from. In the end he settled for bird, but when we got there I could barely get him into his costume and he kept it on about 30 seconds. I didn't even get a very good picture. I knew he wouldn't keep the mask on long, but I thought he'd like the wings. Here are the best shots I got.

I was supposed to be a bird watcher which I didn't get any pictures of because what's the point without the bird.

 I really thought Silas wouldn't like his costume, but he was totally comfortable in it. We only took it off because he was starting to fall asleep and it was sort of hazardous for sleeping. Here is the cutest loofa you've ever seen with a guy headed to the shower.

 Look how tired he was!

The party include festivities such as pumpkin carving (for the older kids) and pumpkin drawing (for the younger ones.

There was also a little twist on bobbing for apples.

And off course there was trick or treating. All of the adults went to different rooms in the house and the kids came around to get candy. Jude was really excited about his candy, but never asked to eat any! I finally clued him in this morning and he has enjoyed two candy sticks (formerly known as candy cigarettes) and half a tootsie roll today.

You may have noticed that Jude is pant-less in the pictures. I try, but I just can't keep pants on this kid! As soon as he uses the bathroom he kicks them off and doesn't want them on at all. Whatever. If he's peeing in the potty I'm happy!