I was never really into Halloween growing up. A couple years before we had Olivia we started carving pumpkins, going to the scary theme parks and doing random things to celebrate Halloween. I still wasn’t super into it, but I felt like I was at least participating. Now, with kids, I absolutely LOVE this holiday. Watching them enjoy everything and get so excited is just an amazing feeling. Olivia definitely knows about Halloween and what it’s all about, so she gets really into it. She’s been asking for weeks if it’s Halloween yet. So, she was pretty dang exited this morning when I was finally able to say “yes”! Amelia participates and has fun, but I don’t think she quite understands it all yet.
Work went well today. I left early to pick up the girls and get everything ready to go. My in-laws had stopped over during the day to drop off a Papa Murphy’s Jack-o-Lantern Pizza (yay, saved me a trip!) and some treats for the girls. I got the girls in their costumes and took them outside to snap some pictures of them while I could actually hold their attention. My mom stopped over to bring the girls some treats and take some pictures, and then it was time to eat quick. Christian was able to get off “early” (aka, on time), which I was kind of worried about. We loaded up the stroller, blankets and coats in the truck and off we went. Luckily, we actually had some great weather this year. It’s been so cold, I didn’t know what to expect. I had the girls layered up…tank, long-sleeved t-shirt, sweater, two pairs of socks, leg warmers, pants and costumes…and they never ended up needing their coats, so that’s always nice.
We met Bella and her family over at Kari’s house so we could all go out trick or treating together – we love going out in a big group, it just makes the experience that much more fun. Bella and Olivia ran from house to house, Amelia straggling behind. Of course, Miss Diva Amelia had to do everything HERSELF, so she was quite entertaining all night. Bella was amped up and ready to go all night, but Olivia and Amelia started to lose steam and bundled up in the stroller – we did get a good hour and a half in though, so I think that’s sufficient. We now have two pumpkins FULL of candy…I think we’re going to have to finally dump out last year’s candy and swap it out! LOL. My camera was DOA when we started out, so I only got one group shot, and a shot from the first trick or treat house, but that will suffice!
We arrived home around 8:30, got the girls in their jammies, and Amelia passed right out. Olivia watched a video to wind down, and went right to bed as well. I wasn’t feeling too hot…I think I pulled something in my back when we were walking, my head was rapidly starting to hurt and I was freezing for some reason. So, I tucked myself into bed, hoping to wake up refreshed!
Another Halloween done…it’s hard to believe. Time to start planning Thanksgiving!
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