Halloween Fun!

It seemed like we celebrated Halloween for a loooong time this year. And you will probably feel that way by the end of this post, too. First of all, Tia was invited to a birthday party that was also a Halloween party, so she dressed as a Mermaid for that one. They played lots of games, did crafts and had a pumpkin scavenger hunt. It sounded like a lot of fun. Then, the following weekend, her school put on a "Trunk or Treating" night. This is where people decorate their cars and park all around a big parking lot, which was our church. Then, the kids go around to all the vehicles and get their treats. It was a new idea for us and we really thought it was fun. Once they were finished "trunk or treating", they went inside the school for hot chocolate,, cookies, popcorn and a Halloween movie. The night was a lot of fun. Rosie was in the stroller dressed as a puppy and seemed to enjoy it, too. Tia was a Vampire Princess that night.

The day before Halloween was just a half-day at the school, so the kids were able to dress up and they had a party in class all morning. Tia was a Mermaid again for that. She wanted me to dress up Rosie, so I did and she was able to pose for a picture with the school secretary. On the actual day of Halloween, Tia did not have school, so the girls and I went downtown to trick-or-treat. It was a pretty nice day and Tia got lots of candy. It was fun. Then on Halloween night, she was back to the Vampire outfit (again!) and Rosie was still a puppy for a fun night at the Lee's. Mike and I dressed in "Cowboy gear". They had lots of people, food and fun at their house and we all had a great time. We ventured out to trick-or-treat in the neighborhood, which was full of kiddos running around in their costumes. We had our "puppy" in a wagon and she enjoyed it for a bit, until she got chilly and tired. I went back with her and Mike and Tia continued on. It was a great night! We are all still nibbling on the gallon-size back of candy in the pantry, so I think it was a successful Halloween for all. :-))