Halloween

This last weekend was super busy for us. Friday was Grace's birthday, Saturday was our Church Halloween party that we were in charge of, and then Sunday was of course Church with meetings and then Halloween night.

The kids really got into it this year. I think they've finally figured it out. Claire decided that she was going to be a witch this year, and was really excited when she heard that 2 of her friends were also going to be witches. Grace was a bumble bee, and it was adorable! I found Neil a puppy dog suit that was really warm, although he hated wearing the hood. Overall, this was the easiest year for costumes. I was able to find costumes that didn't need any altering or extra accessories. It was so nice!

At the party we filled up on chili and cornbread and then all of the kids got to parade through the gym and load up on candy. Afterwards there were fun carnival type games to play and a cake walk. Claire spent the entire time at the cake walk. Eventually I went to check up on her, and I saw that she was eating a cupcake. I said, "Oh wow, Claire, that's great that you won one!" Claire responded, "Mom...this is my fourth cupcake." Yikes! I guess she was really enjoying herself. Grace was pretty content to relax at the table and eat her candy.

We decided to take the kids out for a little trick or treating at grandma's houses as well as some neighbors. We had a really good time! The weather also cooperated which was nice. It was a pretty mild evening. Now to do something with all of this candy that is laying around the house....I really don't want to eat it all!