Happy Halloween

This year Laurie was Pocahontas, Megan was a Fairy Princess, Hannah was a fairy princess one day and a unicorn the next, Rachel was an Irish girl one day and a pink poodle the next, and Michael was the cutest little monkey ever.  We had what seemed like a weekend of Halloween.  Earlier this month we were able to go to Utah and enjoy Grandpa Mortensen's Harvest Party.  On Friday Brian invited us to go to the Meleleuka Trick or Treat so I took Rachel, Hannah and Michael.  Laurie and Megan enjoyed their class Halloween Parties.  Then, Friday night we went to the White Pine School Carnival all dressed up.  The kids got to go through the Spook Alley (which was Laurie's favorite), a cake walk, fishing game, costume contest, Plinko, and more.  We all watched Harry Potter together.  Saturday we went trick-or-treating.  Laurie and Megan got to go with their friend, Aleah, and I took the little kids around the block.  Every year I buy back candy from the kids.  I let them pick a few pieces and I give them one dollar for every 10 pieces.  This year I think I paid out about $20.  Not bad considering the alternative.  We end up giving most of the remaining away and then I throw away the rest.  The kids had a wonderful time.  Michael was adorable going trick-or-treating.  It's one of those times when you just wish you could freeze time and not let them grow up any more.