Holy Bursting Bags of Candy, Batman!

What do you get when you send 5 kids out to Trick-or-Treat?
Well, 5 giant bags full of candy – that’s what.

This picture was taken two days after Halloween. So the candy has already been picked through, and still - this is what’s left.

Guess who can’t stay out of it? I’ll give you a clue: She has full access to the candy that is unguarded while the kids are at school.

Does anyone have any Will Power I can borrow?

Our Halloween started out with a lovely breakfast made by Jonathon and Steve. Jonathon learned how to make German Pancakes at school and now we are addicted to them. Again – must   obtain   Will   Power.

Pumpkin carving this year was actually enjoyable. There was not so much arguing this year – not like we will be able to figure out why so we can duplicate it for next year. Then we had Chinese food – I think this might become a Halloween tradition for us.

Trunk-or-Treat at the church parking lot started off the festivities for the day. It was a beautiful day, and I think I had more fun than the kids did. After I picked up my Hot Chocolate, I headed over to the fire pit to make S’mores. As I made the rounds with Henry, it was great to visit with everyone and see who got creative with the costumes and decorations. If we do it again next year, I’m going to kick it up a notch and do something besides candy – I have a whole year to think of something amazing. (Please don’t bring this post up next year when you make a special visit to my trunk, only to find an undecorated trunk and a bowl full of candy.)

 

This year, I was on the ball and bought costumes early – Usually I am trying to scrounge up costumes the day of – making my poor kids go out as Toilet Paper Mummies or Bed Sheet Ghosts. Amazingly they were all happy with the costumes they were given – since I didn’t consult with any kids when I picked them out.

  JONATHON – THE SAD PUPPY DOG NIGHT STALKER
Originally just a Night Stalker costume, but so much
better with the added artistic face paintings of Steve.

 

THOMAS – FRANKENSTEIN
Thomas cut out early so he didn’t get his face painted, but I think a puppy dog nose really would have finished off the costume.

 

HANNAH – THE SPIDER WITCH
However, her official title changed more often than Henry
changes his clothes each day – which is often.

 

LIBBY – TRYING TO BE AN EVIL PRINCESS
What can I say – is it even possible for Libby to be evil?

 

  HENRY – THE SCARY BLUE RUNNY NOSE MONSTER
I couldn’t resist buying this costume.
I thought it was so cute, and was glad that it kept him warm.

 

JACK – MR. PUMPKIN PANTS and STEVE – OFFICIAL YANKEES FAN
They stayed home to watch the Yankees beat the
Phillies in game 3 of the world series.

So as much as I complain about Halloween, when all is said and done, we always have a great time. So next year, I am going to try and embrace the holiday and maybe put up a few decorations.