Halloween 2017

We had a great Halloween this year. I had the day off so we started of the day with spooky donuts before we dropped Everly off at school. Then Aspen and I met Nora at story time before going back to Everly's school and meeting her for lunch. She was actually crying because she thought we forgor to pack her a lunch but she was fine once she saw us. It was fun to surprise her with lunch.

Last year after Halloween I hit up Target clearance and got a banana costume for Everly and so we decided to go with a fruit theme this year. Everly was cool with it at first and for the most part had a good attitude about it but made me promise her she could be a princess next year. I actually already went to Target and got her Pocahontas for $10 so she is happy. Aspen was an apple that Justin and I put together at the last minute Nora was a strawberry and Cam was a kiwi. Teddy was supposed to be a pineapple but he really wanted to be a police officer and once he gets set on something there is no changing his mind so that was that. His costume was actually really popular from other trick or treaters when we were out. A lot of the older kids were making comments about it. Teddy took off his costume before we even made it back home. One of my friends from soccer also came over with her kids since we have a pretty good trick or treating turnout in our neighborhood. The kids had a lot of fun and are even more happy with all of the candy they ended up with!

Love these Halloween cuties!

Sticks and bubbles!

Aspen throwing a fit and corn dogs for lunch!

 

love this group of kids

Aspen's pose!

the cutest little fruits!

Foothills Neighborhood Halloween Event

Last Friday we took the girls to the annual Foothills Neighborhood Halloween event at the Foothills Aquatic Center (HERE are our previous trips there). It was just us this year since Teddy plays football on Friday nights and I had a soccer game so we couldn't stay too long but it was still a lot of fun. Everly ran in to a girl from summer camp so she had a blast. She got her face painted as soon as we got there. Aspen loves blow-up slides and bounce houses so she was pretty happy too even if she hated her costume. The carnival games were cute and the girls loved picking out prizes. They were also really into the crafts this year. I guess we need to color more.

 

 

She loves getting her face painted

 

crafts were a hit this year!

Halloween 2016: Trick-or-Treating

We had a great night Trick-or-Treating last night. We did it in our neighborhood again and my sisters and Justin's sister came over to join us. I think we have a decent amount of houses that participate so it turns out pretty well. A lot of people sit out in their driveways which always makes things easier. The little ones didn't even get really scared at any of the more decorated houses. They loved getting the candy and Mae basically had a piece of candy in her mouth the whole time. I don't think Aspen ate any candy but she thought it was cool. Everly had a couple pieces after we were done because she ate all of her dinner really well. Halloween on a school night can be tough but we were done well before 9 p.m. and the girls weren't too bad this morning. Time to get ready for Thanksgiving now!

Halloween outfits for school.

Tinkerbelle and her fairies

Love these girls

Missing little Remi this year but glad to have Nora this year! (Captain Hook, Peter Pan, Tink and her fairies)

 

The two Tinks and Everly out and about.

The littlest fairy and a dark pic of Cammy getting his treats.

Foothills Neighborhood Halloween Event

Friday night we went to the Foothills Neighborhood Halloween Event for the second year in a row. HERE is from our time last year.  We really try to get our full use of out the costumes each year so we really like this event. It is cheap ($4) and the kids have fun. There are arts and crafts, carnival type games and bounce houses/slides. They also had a donut eating competition which the kids participated in as well as Hotel Transylvania playing in a movie room. I was shocked at how much all of the kids really like it. Everly loves that movie, but all of the kids sat there enthralled with the movie for a while. It was kind of nice. Poor Cammy was so tired he slept through half of the event but everyone walked away with some candy so it was all good. Here are a couple of pictures and a little video.



Missing Peter Pan because he was napping.

 

Schnepf Farms Pumpkin and Chili Party 2016

Last Thursday night we went out to Schnepf Farms for their Pumpkin and Chili Party for the 3rd year in a row. Here is my post from last YEAR and 2 YEARS ago. It is a long drive for us but I think it is worth it. I thought that it would be nicer to get there a little earlier in the evening than we usually do but it actually wasn't. It was still warm and there were a ton of bees out! I hate bees so I was freaking out but they totally went away when the sun went down. Thank god! The kids loved going on the rides and even got to see the pig races. They toasted some marshmallows and rode on the hay ride. Before leaving we had to check out the pumpkin patch and take one home to carve. We actually just carved it last night because in the past we have carved them too early and they get all sunken in from the AZ heat. We were definitely tired and hungry by the end of the night but it was a good trip and once again, I am glad we went. Also, to save money we go on Thursday nights when the admission is half price so that helps a ton!

The cutest little pumpkin head!

bouncing fun!

In her own world

checking out the peacocks

Pumpkin Nora and Teddy with his ghost sandwich

picked out a winner!

about as good as I could get.

Halloween Video

I finally got around to compiling the footage from Halloween. Obviously most of the events were at night in the dark and the go pro does not capture that well, but I think we still got some moments. I combined Friday and Saturday into one cute little video:

Trick or Treating 2015

We did trick or treating at our house again this year. We have a pretty good turnout in our neighborhood and there are several houses that decorate pretty good and get into it so it works well. Most people sit out in their driveway and there were even a couple of cul de sacs where all the homes set up some tables and have a fire pit. Teddy was hilarious and kept saying "Trick or Treater" when he went up to doors. He also randomly told someone that he didn't bring his blanky. That kid is crazy. Aspen and Cameron rode in the wagon for most of the time and were completely content. Remi got in on the action too and Everly wanted to end early so she could go eat her dinner and then eat some m&m's. I didn't get many pictures while we were out but we did get a couple of group shots before which is always hard to do. Can't believe we are already past Halloween!!!

 

the Yancone grandkids

the girls

Larkins grandkids and great grandkid