Halloween 2012

As a family, we really try to make Halloween fun for the kids and ourselves!  We usually have family over and make some fun and "spooky" snacks.  Later, we try and have some activities for the kids before we go for candy.  This year, we decided to begin dressing up, in some type of family "theme."  My friend Micaela has been doing this with her family for a few years now and they really get a kick out of it, as does their neighbors!

So we went with the witches and wizards theme.  The twins were not happy, as evidenced in the pictures.  They freaked when they saw Herman dressed up.  (see pictures!)  He didn't last long with the costume, but we managed to get in a few pictures.

This year, Anel decided to stay behind and pass out the candy.  We missed her on our "trick or treat" journey, but I guess it's a sign she's growing up. :(
We also decided to forego our golf cart rental this year, and walked the neighborhood.  Those of you that have been here know that the distances between one house and the next are pretty far stretched, so suffice is to say, we got our workout in that night!

I long for a Halloween night that falls on Friday or Saturday.  I feel the kids are so rushed when they have to wake up early for school the next day.  They really can't enjoy sorting through their candy and just relaxing after a fun evening out.  That's been a bummer for the last couple of years, but soon we'll have Halloween fall on a Friday and Saturday night.  YAY!

I feel that this year the holiday madness has been upon us earlier than usual.  As I went about the stores on Nov. 1, I noticed that all of the holiday decorations are out.  What happened to Thanksgiving?

Until next time,
XOXO