This Halloween was so fun! I can't believe how much more my kids and I enjoy these holidays as they get older. J.J. saw this stormtrooper costume at Target and had to have it. Because it was Star Wars, he got it a few weeks later. They loved going trick or treating. We were actually out doing it for probably and hour to an hour and a half. And the only complaint we got was when J.J. had to go to the bathroom right in the middle of it. Go figure!
The next day, J.J. wanted to share his candy with his mommy and daddy, so he divided them up and put our names on different papers so we each knew whose was whose. He's so cute and giving. We love you J.J. (P.S. you might be interested to know that later that day he decided that he wanted to keep his candy, so he put it all back in his bag!)
JJ had been so excited for his birthday party for weeks before his birthday. He couldn't wait for all his little friends to come over and play. When the boys first came to the party, they decorated their goody bags with crayons and Star Wars stickers and played around for a little while. Then they played "hot Vader" (or hot potato) to Star Wars music with a little Darth Vader and got prizes when they were out.
After the game, we went outside and each of the boys got to break open their own little pinata Death Star with a lightsaber. Some of them flew!!
What a great day! After the party was over, JJ went to Robby's house with Jaren to watch a BYU football game, but I think they basically just ended up playing lightsabers with each other. LOL. We just can't get enough Star Wars!
I know these seem like totally random pictures, but they represent a scenario that has made me realize just how much my little JJ is growing up. The other day, we were having leftover mac and cheese and JJ really didn't want it. He could tell I didn't want to make him what he wanted by my response, "Sigh, I don't think so...let's just have macaroni, k? His response to my response was, "Don't worry, I'll just make it myself!" So he gets out the bread, peanut butter, honey, and a knife (because who needs a plate?). He was so proud of himself for doing it...and so was I! I don't know how others feel about their kids growing up, but I love it!!! I have so much fun seeing them change and do new things. Makes life fun and new for me too! Oh and really quick, another cute thing JJ did was to deliver the invitations for his party himself. He wanted to make sure I didn't come with him. When he found the address we were looking for, he'd run to the door, turn around and give me a huge grin and a thumbs up...how much do I love this kid?!! Here's the invitation...
