why so serious?

So, Halloween was pretty much awesome. Short, but awesome. Thursday Sam and I went to our ward party. There was a chili cook off, the kids got to go trunk or treating and then we carved pumpkins. Everyone thought Sam and I were pros but we had just found some cool ideas online. We bought pottery tools per suggestion of a "pro" pumpkin carver online. They worked really well. We used exacto knives, too. (This tactic obviously not safe for kids). Bragging moment: I won 1st place and Sam won 2nd. My superior carving skills have prevailed which is odd because I have little to no artistic ability. Friday was fantastical and a rush. For my biology class and for work I was a jacket-o-latern so I could get extra credit in class and yet have a toned down costume as to not upset my boss who dislikes Halloween. THEN after work Sam and I jumped in the car and jetted down to St. George to take Kimmie and Jeffrey trick or treating. They were a "mom" and a "hunter" and very adorable. I was the girl from "The Ring" and Sam was the joker from "The Dark Knight" when he was dressed as a nurse. We took them around two different neighborhoods and then stopped by one of my friend's houses to say hi. We ran them ragged and they crashed when they got home. We watched "The Ghost and Mr. Chicken" while my mom and I made vampire cupcakes and spider web eggs (pictures available here). We had an awesome night and wore ourselves out. Unfortunately, we both had to work this morning at nine so we got up at seven and then drove home. So a cram-packed, fun-filled, short Halloween celebration. Hope all your celebrations were just as awesome.