A Very Happy Halloween

Uncle Doug photo credit and first place finish in the photo competition! 

Halloween was a huge hit this year in the Johnson household.  I feel like this holiday may just be meant for two year olds.  Seeing Grady's excitement at every step of the way absolutely filled my heart with joy. 

First up was carving pumpkins.  I cut around the edges of the pumpkin and invited Grady over to pull the tops off.  He was so proud and excited. He also did a pretty good job scooping out the guts.  But the best was his amazement when I showed him how the magic pumpkins glowed in the bathroom when we turned the lights off. 

Do you think someone is a little excited?!!

Two little pumpkins for my two little pumpkins. 

 I cannot get enough of his sweet little face. Thanks Stacy for the adorable jammies. 

Then it was time to dawn the costumes.  I bought these about two months ago because I knew I wouldn't have the time or energy to worry about Halloween at the end of my pregnancy or once Graham arrived.  Grady is obsessed with tractors and specifically John Deere tractors so he was more than happy to wear his costume and pose for some pictures with his little baby corn brother. 

These boys just warm my heart.  I still cannot believe that they are both mine. 

Cutest baby corn I've ever seen if you ask me.

Then we were off to meet the cousins for some trick or treating.  These pictures really capture what family is all about.  Seeing these three go from house to house giggling and shrieking with excitement was just about the cutest thing I ever seen. With each new piece of candy dropped in his pumpkin, Grady's exploded with excitement.  He'd come running back holding up a piece of candy saying, "Look mommy, I got an orange candy. . . my pumpkin is getting full, it is heavy...  we're going to get moooooore candy, not going home yet."  The kids made a large loop around the neighborhood and did better than I ever could have imagined.  Graham chilled in his stroller and was the perfect little baby. We couldn't have asked for a better night of trick or treating.

We went back the Whitfields and let the kids examine their loot, sample their favorites and play for a bit.  Graham woke up and joined the party at this point in just enough time for Sophie to get her fill. She loves her baby cousin in the sweetest way.

My chocolate boy, he is MY son for sure. 

Look at these sweethearts!

And in the category of most hilarious picture of the night, it is Uncle Doug again.  Cam suggested that Graham try on a pair of these glasses.  We put them on and all started cracking up and Doug snapped this picture. Don't worry Graham, we'll save this one for your wedding slideshow.

And the grand finale was a Halloween feast at my dad and Robin's complete with a pumpkin spewing dry ice fog, which was about the coolest thing Grady has ever seen. 

It was a very happy and magical Halloween indeed.