The Best of Halloween '08: Costume and Pumpkin Carving Party

We were invited to a friend's house this year for a Halloween Costume and Pumpkin Carving Party. Tyler eargerly awaited this party, since it was one more opportunity to wear his beloved T. Rex costume! He was also very excited for the pumpkin carving and asked each and every day leading up to the party if it was time to go and carve our pumpkin.

On the day of the party I went down to my parents' house to rummage around for some old costumes I had, in hopes of convincing Billy to join me in dressing up for the occasion. I found Pinnochio, a Scarecrow, and a Pirate. Of the 3, I figured he would be most willing to go as a pirate (he would at least get to carry a sword, right?!). On my way home, I called and told him I found a pirate costume for him to wear and I think I got a chuckle or something. To make a long story short, I have proof that he actually wore the costume! He made a pretty good looking pirate if you ask me. He even won 2nd place for the Best Male Costume award!

Billy added the gun (unloaded, of course!) accessory himself - go figure!

Hard at work, scooping out the pumpkin!

On to the best part - carving!