Halloween

Many of you may be just thinking about getting ready for Halloween and here I sit in front of the computer, all the children are fast asleep, and we are done. It seems very strange to me. Anyhow, I wanted to share a few photos of our festivities here in Scotland.
We found some great costumes (some from friends and some from stores) which the children all loved (and I must confess I think they are pretty cute too). Alexander was EXTREMELY excited for some reason (literally bouncing off the walls) as we got ready to head out. Benjamin has a pretty bad cold and so was considerably less excited but excited in his own right. He actually came back part way through the trick or treating to pass out treats with Shawn. Hannah and Jacob didn't really know what was going on but got quite excited when they saw all the other children outside. They were very adorable. So here are some photos of our night:

The crew ready for trick or treating
In case you can't tell, Benjamin is Spiderman and Alexander is Batman. Hannah is quite easy to distinguish as Pooh Bear and as is Jacob as Barney.

This was last night's pumpkin carving.
Alexander and Benjamin got to take their pumpkins to school today.

This is "the showing of the loot"!

And here is our helper Benjamin passing out the treats.

We all had a good evening and have some goodies to provide special treats for the next couple of weeks. And even some left over chocolates for Shawn and I!!!