We had a fun Halloween night, although I had my doubts. I wasn't looking forward to it. Halloween isn't my favorite... talk about the entitlement mentality... dressing up your kids to go begging for candy, so that you can eat all the good stuff before they get their grubby paws on it!? What is this world coming to? If you want some candy, work for it!!! (Just Joking : ) )
Shane was working and I don't love getting the kids all ready and going trick or treating by myself. Thankfully our friend Kristy invited us over for some brisket and bbq chicken and trick- or-treating afterwards, and we ended up having a great time.
Here are the kiddos, I told them I wasn't buying costumes this year (due to budgetary cutbacks in the Lewis household), and this is what we ended up with. Mason already had a skeleton shirt and I just cut some contact paper out in the shape of bones and stuck them onto his pants and hip bones on his shirt. Jackson wore the same Jedi costume from last year and for added flair we cut down Shane's jedi robe to fit. Isaac... first wanted to be a Nija, then Indiana Jones, and the list goes on and on. Finally he decided on a pirate, and when he saw Mason's face paint he insisted that he should be a "skeleton" pirate. What a crazy kid. Bella looked adorable as a bunny, another free costume ...
In this picture she even has the teeth for it!
She was so hilarious trick or treating she would get out of the stroller and run full speed up to the door (which looked hilarious in a bunny costume) pushing every unsuspecting trick or treater out of the way.
Favorite quote of the night:
"Get out of the way! Here comes a rabid bunny!" -- Jeff Wild
Playing in the yard
Here is the whole crew... the children of the S&W surgery residency class of 2011. This is a horrible picture... Shannon the photographer is cringing right now.
And here are the ladies who gave them life...
I can't say enough about these wonderful women. They have helped me so much through the past 3 1/2 years. It's hard to think about moving on in only another year and a half. With people like these in your life, the hard times pass quickly. From left to right--
Stacy-- completely fearless and will try absolutely anything, and truly lives life to the fullest. She's the mother of 4, always taking them on an adventure, she's an artist, entrepreneur, an athlete and a caring friend. So fun to be around.
Me-- You know too much already
Allison-- Has a great sense of humor and always makes me laugh! She's thoughtful and genuine and makes everyone around her feel comfortable. Mother of an adorable little girl, full-time veterinarian and runner! I tell everyone she's my smartest friend... but all of my friends are smart, so that's saying a lot!
Kristy-- Incredibly thoughtful and organized! Oh my, this girl puts me to shame. She's always planning the parties and gatherings, and takes it upon herself to schedule meals for the new mothers in the residency program. When you have 2 boys like Kristy, you also have to have great sense of humor and she does.
Happy Halloween! Now for some Turkey!
