Halloween 2013

When we asked James early this fall what we wanted to be for Halloween this year he immediately said, "A drum major!"  Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that we were at the Gopher football game and saw the marching band perform that same day, but when we had made up his mind there wasn't any way Mom or Dad were going to talk him out of it - and it just so happened that it hit a soft spot in both of their hearts.  With James as a drum major, Henry was deemed to become a member of the band - perfect!  Of course we didn't stray away from the U of MN marching band uniform design and colors - as that's what we know and could model the costumes after. 

Mom got to work on the costumes in late September and with some felt fabric and crafty cutting skills, puffy paint and stitch-witchery - no sewing was required!  Mom and Dad were pretty excited to see these costumes come together and they were a pretty cute duo everywhere they went.  Mom bought matching band hats and James carried a whistle and a mace (c/o of Auntie Aimee and her baton) and Henry had a little play trumpet to complete his ensemble.  Hopefully this isn't a future prediction to his instrument choice :)  James loved his costume and Henry eventually learned to keep his on and not let it bother him.

We got the chance to attend Como's Zoo Boo this year once again and Henry enjoyed giving all the characters high-fives and hugs.  The boys also had a little party at school on Halloween and of course they ventured out in the neighborhood to trick-or-treat as well.  James was thrilled with his loot and I believe he's still finishing some of it up - just in time for Santa to bring something more! :)

Last but not least, carving pumpkins this year was fun too!  James was a great assistant cleaning out all the "goop!"  He was probably most excited though about eating up the seeds we roasted after finishing up our carvings for the night.  They turned out great and we managed to keep the squirrels away from them this year with the assistance of some bleach spray.