Trunk or Treat

So tonight was the annual ward Trunk or Treat. I was a bit less than enthused about going this year since I would be flying solo with the kiddos (Ryan doesn't get off til 11pm). :P But we have such an awesome family ward that I was quick to get over the negativity and enjoy the evening. The kids had so much fun with all the activities. After having a fun meal of hot dogs and chili, there was a whole building full of games and activities to explore.

Here's Evelyn having fun doing a cup cake walk. There was music playing in the background as the children were walking around in the circle. As soon as the music stops, the kids stand on one of the squares (which has a number on it). Random numbers are picked from a hat and then the winners get to pick a cup cake.


Yeah, my mouth started watering just looking at this table. Jacob won the cup cake walk and was trying to choose which treat he wanted. All cupcakes were happily donated by our Young Women--they so rock.



In the primary room, some fishing was going on. Evelyn hardly ever left this room--she was content to spend the entire evening fishing for prizes/jewelry. (Don't mind Jacob as he gets rid of his wedgie)


And then to top it off, there's always face painting done by the Young Women. Evelyn sat wonderfully still as she received flowers on both cheeks.



As soon as Jacob sat down he asked for Superman to be painted on his cheek. Well, we couldn't make that one happen...not enough expertise. So then he asked for Spiderman...again a bit too difficult. Finally he settled on Batman and it turned out perfect for him.





Evelyn trying her hand at the bean bag toss...she has a pretty good arm!




After all the kids's activities are done inside, then we head outside to start handing out candy. We had just finished up when this picture was taken (Jacob was off trying to get more candy).




And what does everyone do when you get home? You rummage through all the candy and make sure it's all safe...and then put together a pile of the candy that you personally won't ever eat and therefore won't let your children eat. :) It's perhaps one my kids's favorite moments: being able to dump it all out and check out the goods.





All in all it was a very enjoyable night. The kids were able to play with all their friends and I was able to enjoy the evening with my friends...and not dwell on Ryan not being there. I love our family ward.