I think Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I’ve said it before, but having little kids just makes things almost magical again. This year’s Halloween was no different.
By the time we were done Ensley had dressed up and worn her Halloween costume five times.
It started out with Evan’s company Halloween party. I LOVE the Red Hat party. The different departments decorate their cubes and pass out candy to the employees’ kids. After the trick or treating, everyone gathers for pizza. It’s low key, but so fun.
Enjoying the wonderful decorations.
Hazel in her cupcake costume.
After the work party, Ensley had a party in her dance class as well as her preschool class. Such a cute group of kids.
Our neighbor gave Hazel this cute outfit when she was born. I took it out of the closet to give to our friend because I was sure she couldn’t wear a size 6 months. I should have known better. A few more good meals and Hazel would have needed some baby spanx to fit into it.
The next night we had our ward’s Trunk-or-Treat. In the excitement of decorating our car (and also the stupidity of assuming a two year old completely followed directions), Will’s costume did not make it. (Neither did his jacket, shoes or candy bucket . . . luckily, I have prepared friends who saved the night.)
Ensley and her pal Mazie (aka Snow White and Dorothy).
Will and his pal Aiden (aka “Mean Guy T-Rex” and a shark)
Hazel didn’t quite make it to the end of the party.
When we got home this was waiting for us in the garage. Awesome. Next time I’ll make sure to confirm we’ve gotten all of the stuff for the house and the garage!
Halloween itself was a few days later. I was really trying to avoid carving pumpkins, but Ensley’s too smart for that. She continued to ask me and remind me about carving them until I finally gave in.
Will and Hazel on the other hand weren’t as dedicated to the pumpkin carving idea as Ens. Although Will did eventually decide to give up the bike for a chance at using a knife.
After we carved our pumpkins it was time for our Halloween dinner. Complete with mummy hot dogs, jello worms, finger carrots, and dirt cake.
Unfortunately, Halloween night was wet and rainy. We decided to venture out early, hit the houses on our street and cul-de-sac, and call it a night. (Another benefit of small kids: they go to six houses and they’re totally satisfied).
Will was refusing to put on the “head” of his dinosaur costume. Eventually, I know mean parents, we put it on him let him cry it out and by the time he was done crying about it he had forgotten it was on. The rule was no one could mention to Will that he had a dinosaur on his head.
Ensley was just as excited to sit at home and pass out candy. We even started to run out of candy and she began to give hers away. Like a good mom, I just made sure she passed out all the sugary ones before she gave away any of her chocolate.
Posted on January 22nd, 2012 by Lisa
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