We had a great time Halloween this year. Thursday night we had pumpkin pancakes and carved our pumpkins. I am saving you all the pictures of the carving, but here is the result.
When Carson was almost 2, we started the tradition of a pre trick or treating party in our cul-de-sac. It has become something we always look forward to when Fall arrives. Not only are our neighbors there, but they bring entire families. This year was again a lot of fun. I know some people have issues with celebrating Halloween, but for our family it has become a chance to develop our community. I know my kids will have great memories as they grow up of time with their neighbors. And I will have plenty of pictures to remind them!
This isn't a great picture of Carson and Macie, but you can kind of see their costumes. This was before Carson put on pants to stay warm. My neighbor Leslie actually had a pair of orange sweat pants that worked great with his costume. They even fit Carson perfectly. The only problem was they were actually girls velour pants. He did ask why they had a bow, but he got over it. It will make a nice story when he is a little older and embarrasses easily.
Macie made a new friend at the party! You can see her cure pig tales in this picture too.
One of our other neighbors Sue arranged for the fire department to bring the truck out. Unfortunately, they got a call and had to pack up and leave quickly. But, I did get a picture of Carson on the front before they left. (Notice how well the pants match!)
We were very happy that Sue Sue and Randy could be with us again this year!
Another tradition at the party is a parade with all the kids. They just march around the cul-de-sac, but they love it. I am sure in a few years they will think it is stupid, but for now we really enjoy watching them. Thankfully we still have lots of little kids!
When Carson was almost 2, we started the tradition of a pre trick or treating party in our cul-de-sac. It has become something we always look forward to when Fall arrives. Not only are our neighbors there, but they bring entire families. This year was again a lot of fun. I know some people have issues with celebrating Halloween, but for our family it has become a chance to develop our community. I know my kids will have great memories as they grow up of time with their neighbors. And I will have plenty of pictures to remind them!This isn't a great picture of Carson and Macie, but you can kind of see their costumes. This was before Carson put on pants to stay warm. My neighbor Leslie actually had a pair of orange sweat pants that worked great with his costume. They even fit Carson perfectly. The only problem was they were actually girls velour pants. He did ask why they had a bow, but he got over it. It will make a nice story when he is a little older and embarrasses easily.
Macie made a new friend at the party! You can see her cure pig tales in this picture too.One of our other neighbors Sue arranged for the fire department to bring the truck out. Unfortunately, they got a call and had to pack up and leave quickly. But, I did get a picture of Carson on the front before they left. (Notice how well the pants match!)
We were very happy that Sue Sue and Randy could be with us again this year!Another tradition at the party is a parade with all the kids. They just march around the cul-de-sac, but they love it. I am sure in a few years they will think it is stupid, but for now we really enjoy watching them. Thankfully we still have lots of little kids!Just a few more pictures...
Carson walking on side walk all alone. He was the only one who followed the "Don't walk down the middle of the street" rule. I told him he could come walk with me, but he kept going back to the side walk. Usually Jeff would take the kids door to door and I would stay home and give out candy, but Carson wanted me to take them this year.
Carson, Eli and Carter still eating pizza
Macie and Addison figured out the trick or treating thing quickly. 
3 comments:
The kids look adorable. I wish I could have been there to join in all the fun. By the way, your pumplins were quite artistic.
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Noelle would have LOVED the firetruck!! She is very into firefighters!!
looks like you all had a great time. i wish we had something like that. we are not technically in the cul-de-sac - we are the last house before it. and then only 2 of the families in the cul-de-sac have kids. the other people are older adults. i will have to think of a way to do something like this next year. i was so sad to not be home running my fog machine during trick-or-treating.
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