This year was a pretty easy Halloween. Even though I sometimes do, I'm not big on buying costumes. This year, the kids chose what they wanted to be, and thank goodness, we didn't have to buy much.
Sammy was the hardest. He wanted to be Aragorn, from Lord of the Rings, (he already had his sword), he told me what he wanted, and I thought maybe I could whip one up. (I'm not a sewer either). I borrowed Amy's sewing machine, did a little cutting and sewing from two flat sheets. Not bad huh?
Jackson wanted to be an old lady. We already had the wig, borrowed a cane, found some of my "grandma" clothes, and bought some cheep magnifying glasses. He wore it at school all day, but after hunting most the day on Sat. he was tired when he got home and didn't feel like putting a skirt on for the trunk or treat, so he didn't go around for any candy.
Aliza wanted to be some sort of dress up person but with fangs, we talked about being Miss America, then went with "Miss Halloween", with fangs and a crown that matched.
Maren wanted to be a Vampire Princess. We had the cape, she wore her black dress, tights and shoes. We found a cheep crown and looked EVERYWHERE for some plastic fangs. (the one Aliza got was too scary looking for Maren). We decided she didn't need fangs, which I was glad for, but then Friday, while I was at Albertsons, I found some that she could use. YAEH!
The young men and women put some booths together for a carnival. Sammy (the teachers) were in charge of the ring toss. He didn't put that sword down once.
Not bad for Trunk or Treat and going to some homes down Amy's street.
After Trunk or Treat at the church, Aliza went around our neighborhood with her friend Hannah and her mom. She had a lot of candy too.
On our way home from Trunk or Treat, we did stop by our neighbor's house, and Jackson did trick or treat there. He got three pieces of candy from there, then Maren gave him a couple of pieces too. He was happy. The bag of M&M's was from our home, he thinks it's his.
Now Halloween has come and gone. I'm glad I don't have to think about it for another year.
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4 comments:
I enjoy Halloween because of the excitement children have as they dressup. Often the planning is the most fun. It was good to see your family in Burlington on Sunday. Maren was especially sweet to sit with me during Sacrament meeting. What an adorable little girl. I just love your children.
You did a great job! I love all of them. Zack was an old lady too, without a cane (couldn't find one) I love the Miss Halloween idea and Vampire princess! And Sammy couldn't look any more natural! Glad you had a great Halloween!
Love the Halloween Highlights! Your kids always come up with such great ideas & you make them work. Can't wait to see ya in a few!
I think candy was in abundance this year - we got so much!!!! And I noticed a lot of boys dressed up like old ladies this year - so funny!!!! It looks like you had a lot of fun!
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