Halloween 2013

Halloween is not my favorite holiday. In fact, I really do not like it all that much...scary stuff, candy, more scary stuff and more candy. Ugh. BUT I do love dressing up my kids and how much fun they have!!! Drew finally decided on a skeleton and, bless his heart, loved the idea of a skeleton sweatshirt. Easy Peasy! Carter was DEAD SET on Peter Pan and I just didn't want to the headache of making that one so we cheated and bought it at the Disney Store and he was happy as a clam (whatever that means!) Maylee was true to her girly self and chose Cinderella. Hailee heard one bit about it and wanted the same. Of course Shelley is a crafty girl and made Hailee the prettiest, sparkliest tutu costume ever....so I had to try to do the same. Five hours and we had a winner! Maylee loved it!

They had a blast at the church Trunk or Treat. Shelley and Liz and their families joined in the crazy fun and the kids had a blast! Drew was so excited to be able to be off on his own to play games and trunk or treat. Carter was pumped about the games and loved the 3-legged race, even if they did come in last. Maylee loved all the attention....of course.

Carter had a party at school that I helped with and then we got to watch the parade. All the kindergarteners were dalmatians and it was SO cute! Drew loved seeing all the costumes and did great walking with through the parade. Maylee enjoyed every minute as well.

Halloween night we headed out to trick or treat (this was only AFTER teaching preschool in the AM, Carter's class party, school parade, stop home for snacks, Drew's physical therapy, fast dinner, costume dressings, and finally heading out the door.) Bry was out of town so the festivities were done solo, but things went well. The kids lasted over an hour and got SO MUCH CANDY. Come to find out Maylee was hanging around the doors afterwards asking for "one more candy". Little stinker!!!!!!!!! I was a bit embarrassed, but apparently the neighbors loved it. We will nip that in the bud for next year for sure!

The candy has now been all put away and the kids have mostly forgotten about it (thank goodness). We had some serious sugar monsters going on over here. Next year we are definitely doing the candy buy back!!! I am glad this holiday is over and we can move on to Thanksgiving and Christmas!