We had a super fabulous Halloween and the kids were overjoyed with the whole evening. We managed to pull together a family theme this year. I simply presented the option, the kids happily accepted and then we went for it! The costumes actually fit their interests perfectly: Hayden as Wendy Darling- the mature young lady (that she so wants to be!), Payson as Peter Pan- the triumphant and defending hero, and Madison as Tinker Bell- the cute little fairy who zips around every which way.
And Daddy as Captain Hook, of course, and Mommy as the Hook-hunting crocodile!
Hayden showing off her beautiful handmade gown.
And they're off!
"Hayden, hold my hook!" said Daddy when getting ready to cross the street. She held it off and on for the rest of the night.
Surprisingly the kids were't scared of anything this year. Not even this creepy talking and moving lady statue. It made Madison laugh!
Like last year, the kids loved handing out the candy, especially Payson and Madison. It was so cute to hear Payson tell the Trick or Treaters "Happy Halloween" as they walked up to the front porch. He had learned all about what to say and how to pass out candy after Trick or Treating himself beforehand! But he was so excited that sometimes he ran down to the sidewalk to hand out candy. Now that's service! Here they are with their good friends and neighbors.
The kids ate plenty of candy that night and afterwards they each picked out 5 pieces of candy to keep in a baggy with their name on it. Then they handed us their Trick or Treat bags with the leftover candy and we traded out their candy for a large sticker book, new pajamas and a toothbrush (how fitting, right?). The kids were SO excited and Payson kept saying, "Oh my goodness!" as he checked out his new goodies.
Then it was off to bed. But earlier that day they had enjoyed a festive lunch at school. The teacher said they were really pumped about it - especially the decorative baggies (and the candy corn hidden inside).
We had attended three family Halloween parties prior to Halloween. The kids had a great time with their friends at our neighborhood playgroup party.
And I think the kids are starting to learn that Daddy's office (aka "Daddy's workshop" as Madison calls it) is the place to get treats. Here they are decorating bakery-fresh Halloween cookies.
Trick or Treating through Daddy's office!
Grandma Terry also had a party at her place and the kids were very into the band. At first they watched attentively while the band played but that soon turned into some wild 3-year-old dancin'. Then the cousins arrived and the dance party really began. They must have danced for 45 minutes!
Hayden was an instant groupie and insisted on sitting by the band and watching them as they took a break. It was hilarious!
Piñata time! Payson definitely gets the award for "most improved." He was hitting that thing much, much harder than he has previously. My little boy is growing up!
And last but not least, Keith and I attended a Halloween party and, yep, we went all out for it this year. Introducing the black and white swans from the movie Black Swan. Keith leaves you speechless, I know!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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