Scarecrow square

Snoopy-crow

Danville, IN has a scarecrow festival in the fall.  The square of the county courthouse is surrounded.  Some are pretty elaborate.

Magic Tree House

The kids recognized Magic Tree House right away.  I of course recognized Mr. Monopoly.

And our favorites...

Slinky the Dog

and Count Dracula...

Some were very creative based on business expertise, movie/tv characters and books.  We had a great time!

Tricks or Treats

We had a wonderful and full Halloween weekend.  On Friday we took the kids to their first haunted house at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.  David loved it!  Madelyn screamed and cried the entire time, but then after said she had fun.  Hmm...  I'm not so sure.  Molly and I decided to sit this one out.  Good thing I guess.

A Mermaid Princess, Mario and a Parrot

On Saturday we found a Trunk or Treat.  And Sunday was another Trunk or Treat, some pumpkin decorating and we also made Halloween sugar cookies.

Madelyn designed a face and David a Mario

Finally Halloween night, we went out Trick or Treating.  This time, Madelyn wanted to be Strawberry Shortcake.

Molly seemed to catch on quick what all of this was about.  And she was not shy at all.

She was pretty popular with the homeowners and gathered us.... I mean her.... lots of candy!

2010 Lusk Pumpkins!!

This year David wanted a Spiderman pumpkin and Madelyn wanted Hello Kitty.  Daniel was able to find a pattern for Hello Kitty, but he did the Spiderman freehand.  I think they turned out pretty good.  Neither David nor Madelyn wanted to scoop out the seeds.  They hated putting their hands in the gooey mess.  They kinda take after their Mommy.  :)

Molly loved the gooey pumpkin guts.  She had it everywhere!  Including in her mouth.  Yuck!  In fact, we had to finally take it away from her and she made her disapproval known quite loudly.  Be glad this is not video. 

 

HAHA!!

Zoo Boo

Today, the children and I ventured out to Zoo Boo.  The weather was a little brisk, but since it was sunny and there was no wind, it really wasn't too bad.  We started off in the bounce house, did some pumpkin bowling and a hay maze.  Then we went on a haunted train ride and finally did some trick or treating. I have to say...I am so proud of their costumes!  They all look adorable.  David wanted to be Spiderman this year.  Thank you to Heather and J.J. for letting us borrow his costume.  You made one boy very happy and he told everyone we saw that he was the "real" Spiderman. 

Madelyn wanted to be a mermaid.  After some looking, I found this one on buycostumes.com for $8.50 with shipping!  What a deal!!  And so adorable.

And as for Molly, I found her butterfly costume at The Children's Place for $11.00.  Is she not the cutest butterfly you've ever seen?!  (Please ignore the bib in this next one.  Girl needs to cut more teeth quick and stop drooling all over!!)

Molly did wonderful as usual.  She did not fuss one time, was full of smiles, and of course got lots of attention.  Towards the end of the evening it was starting to get a little cold and she wanted a nap.  I think the look in the next picture says it all!

After Zoo Boo, we met Josh, Elisa and Gavin at Chick-fil-A then headed to Westside Retirement Village to do some trick or treating and visit Mr. Bartle.  They even had a haunted house that was a lot of fun.  Madelyn wasn't too sure at first, and eventually was OK.  David on the other hand had a blast and wanted to go again!  Boy after my own heart.  Daniel and I both love haunted houses.  We've hit some scary ones, especially up in Wisconsin.  In fact, it's been awhile since we've been to one, so we may have to track one down next year.  :) 
Tomorrow on the agenda holds some fun too.  Pumpkin carving and passing out candy.  Then some more trick or treating on Sunday.  I just love this time of year!!