As a kid, Halloween was a BIG deal. Was it the fact that my parents went all out with decore, halloween parties, and festivities? Or was it the fact that we were channeling the inner - theater fan through costumes? Probably both. But I have so many memories of Halloween, and it is so fun to continue the excitement of my favorite holiday with my own little ones!
This year's theme began a couple months ago after Colin and I saw the stage production of Mary Poppins. From that day forward, Colin (and soon Logan) were completely taken with it's magic, and the characters of the movie. They have now seen the movie several times but mostly it's the music that they adore! There hasn't been a car ride, or meal in the past few months where they don't beg to listen to the soundtrack. And in early October, the conversation began about how to dress for Halloween... Not surprising, Colin proudly announced he would like to be Mary. Challenge #457 of having a boy who is in tune with his musical side and is nothing less than passionate about it all...sports, dance, music, art - you name it. Luckily I never had to totally "go there" as he decided Bert and the "black stuff on his face" would be cooler - especially if Daddy would be Bert as well. So soon, we had our 3rd annual family halloween plan: Mary, 2 Berts and a penguin. Morgan and I joyfully dressed up twice and the boys had FOUR occassion to get into their darling costumes!
Pumpkin patch fun, carving pumpkins, and the various halloween parties and carnivals have kept us quite busy (and happy) over the week as we definitely enjoyed every minute of this holiday!~
Pumpkin carving and toasting the seeds!
Pumpkin Patch tradition!
Community carnival and our little costume contest winner!
Trick or treating:
