Friday, December 17, 2010

Springs Preserve & Halloween

We took the kiddies to Springs Preserve for some trick-or-treating just before Halloween. Springs Preserve is one of my favorite places to go for various holidays. They always have great stuff for the kids. Last year Ryan loved it, so we went back this year. We brought some of our friends, Jen Jen and Matt brought little Karli, and Bobby's friend Keith and his family came with their daughter, Vanessa.



They had great games for the kids. Ryan loved playing all the stuff they had there for him.


Ryan and Vanessa have a great time together whenever we get together. Vanessa was Little Red Riding Hood. She was absolutely adorable!



Mommy's little pumpkin!


Daddy, trying to get Lilly to not be sad.


I loved Ryan's bear costume this year. LOVED it. It was warm and comfortable. He was just adorable in it.


Erdman Clan - Halloween 2010


Halloween Party

This year's karate Halloween party was QUITE the success. We were a tad worried, because the elementary school and the rec center were all holding their own parties the same day and time. We had SO many kids in the school, it almost wasn't big enough! We had some great costumes and a lot of fun games.

I waited way too long this year to get us all costumes. We didn't get to be our themes like we have been in the past years. :-( I'm shooting for next year. This year, I was Betty Rubble (from the flinstones). I put my hair in a really cute bob, it turned out awesome. Hubs was one of the blue guys from Avatar. His mask was scary as crap! He walked into our room as I was getting ready, and both dogs started going crazy barking at him! He removed the mask and they were looking at him like 'what the heck man??'.




The Esparza twins had, I think, the most awesome costumes of everyone!





My sister came and brought her sister in law and her kids. We're all family, doesn't matter. Monica looked great as a dead nurse! She is such a pretty girl. I didn't get a picture of her other daughter (Lili, her's not mine) which was unfortunate. She looked great too!





Ryan and Gage won 'cutest costume'. I have to admit, Ryan sure was darn cute in his little bear costume! He and Gage were both quite deserving of the award!

We had a really awesome evening. I baked cupcakes and we had pizza for everyone. I already can't wait for next Halloween! I LOVE Halloween!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Pumpkin Carving

I know, this post is late. I KNOW!!

Lisa came over to help us carve pumpkins with Ryan. Ryan was as enthusiastic this year as he was last, if not more. He couldn't wait to get his little butter knife set out so he could help! (hehehe)





He realized the goop was a little gross, so he asked Nana to do it for him. haha!

Nana brought over boy scouts popcorn, and Lilly was ready to try some! She tried her hardest to get in that darn bag... lol

Ryan and his Cat-in-a-boot. He was very proud and couldn't wait to put a candle in it. I totally forgot to take a picture of my really awesome haunted house. It was AMAZING! I suck :-(
Next year I plan to step up my pumpkin carving and try something really hard. lol.