Halloween 2020 was a success!
I woke up in the morning wondering how the day would go. I for one was a little burnt out after all the fun activities and treats we had been eating all month. I thought, "Did I ruin the magic of Halloween by over-killing our festive prep??" But alas, I believe I underestimated the magic of dressing up as something new and running around dark neighborhood streets after your bed time collecting candy. I mean: seriously!? What a fun holiday Halloween is.
Here is our set table for the day!
We made our traditional Jack-o-Lantern Pancakes for breakfast with green monster smoothies. Johnny and William said this was one of their favorite things we do. (Which I am glad they voiced because I aaaaalmost nixed them this year!)
Everyone helped me deliver some things for Primary. It was a beautiful, sunny fall day.
While Matthew napped, the older kids started carving pumpkins.
Now for the costumes!
Caity, age 12, MEDUSA
William, Age 7, BLACK PANTHER
Johnny, Age 9, NEWSIE
Matthew, Age 5, SPIDERMAN
He needed a picture with his Dad!
The Cummings and Hungerfords joined us for trick or treating. The kids were very excited to spend the evening with their friends.
We came home and dumped out candy to sort and trade.
Grown ups had apple cider and stew and chatted. I am grateful for friends that feel like family.
The kids watched Charlie Brown and the Great Pumpkin while the Rices came over for cider and we laughed around the kitchen table.
It was just a good night, simply put.
The day after Halloween I wanted to squeeze every last drop of the season, so I read ALL our Halloween books to the kids. It was a good couple hours, but it was the perfect way to top off a great month of October.
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