Halloween 2010

I have always loved Halloween, but it is SO much more fun with a child! I just hope Teddy had half as much fun as we did. In this first picture, Teddy poses with an adorable personalized pumpkin from Great Aunt Sara. Here Teddy poses with our real pumpkin, before the carving.

I think I mentioned in my last posting that Teddy has started to show us this cheesy smile whenever we point the camera at him. He is such a little ham!
Here's another goofy face:
In the next picture I am busy carving the pumpkin. I'm pretty sure I know what Teddy is thinking....
... he's thinking "um, who gave mom the sharp knife?????"

(above) the finished jack-o-lantern

So our Halloween celebrations extended over several days. On Thursday we went to the Moms club party at a local nursing home where we visited with residents. Teddy was a great sport and wore his costume although it was hot enough for the air conditioning to be on!

(above) I didn't make Teddy dress up all alone.... I was the "Mama bear"

Teddy at the party

On Friday we continued our Halloween celebration. I took Teddy to the annual Halloween parade at the elementary school where I used to work. We had a great time visiting with teachers and students. And Teddy once again was a great sport- wearing his bear costume! Teddy really liked watching the parade. He smiled, clapped, and even waved to the students as they walked by in their costumes. The big day, of course, was Sunday. We all dressed up and went to the neighborhood parade. Then we took Teddy to a few of our friends' houses to trick-or-treat before going home to give out candy.

So here we are, the Three Little Bears:(above) Papa Bear and Baby Bear

(above) Baby Bear and Mama Bear

(above) Teddy's friend Phoebe dressed as Gwen Stefani

This pose with Teddy and Phoebe looks familiar. Teddy, I'm afraid she's just not that in to you!

(above) Teddy looking out the window for trick-or-treaters Teddy's fake camera smile

This Halloween stuff is hard work. Just ask Teddy:We hope everyone had a great and safe Halloween!