Halloween & Birthday Fun

I know it's actually still Halloween, but our celebrations ended yesterday. We had a party with the playgroup on Thursday morning, Andi got to wear her costume to dance on Friday, and a ward party/trunk-or-treat on Saturday afternoon. Here are the kiddos before the first party. I know, Sammy's not really dressed up, but that's as good as it got with him this year. Andi loved being a fairy, because she got to wear "dust". Jeni, remember those glitter brushes we bought each other for Christmas back in the day. That was Andi's sparkly fairy dust ;)

I didn't even get a picture of Andi & Thad in their costumes together, and I took zero pictures at the ward party. I was busy chasing Sammy away from the cupcake walk, and trying to keep track of Andi who was running around like she owned the place, while Thad was being mobbed for pictures. Everyone wanted a picture with Jack.
Friday was also Sammy's birthday, but we waited till Sunday evening to celebrate. We had both sides of the family over at my parents house for cake & presents. 

The birthday boy and his airplane cake.

Enjoying the cake ;)

The first toy he opened was a top that we bought him, and that was all he was interested in the rest of the night. I let Andi open his other presents and try to entice him with them, but he was glued to the top.

It was a very fun evening, and we feel very grateful to have so many of our family members around us to celebrate with.
This is just a picture of the kids and Thad playing out back. They both attack him when he gets home and demand his attention. So playtime becomes creative, trying to play with them both.

Today was also the primary program at church and Andi did really well. She said her parts with no help, and sang. . . very loudly. . . maybe too loudly, but what are you gonna do? It was a success, but as I am in the primary presidency, I am glad it's over.