It seems to me that when I was a kid, Halloween fell on one day - October 31st. We would put on our costumes for two hours, walk around begging for candy, come home, eat dinner, go to bed, and then it was over. One day. But now it seems that Halloween needs to be celebrated by everyone for weeks! Don't get me wrong, it's fun...but it's become more of a production than Christmas around here! First we had a Halloween themed neighborhood party a few weeks ago (which was a blast), then last week Zach had Halloween gymnastics (kids dress in costume) on Monday, Lexi had pumpkin decorating on Monday and Tuesday, Thursday Zach had a Halloween daycare party (costume again) and Lexi had p.j. day on Thursday and Friday in celebration of Halloween. Saturday was Halloween party dance class (costume!!) and finally Sunday arrived and we dressed one final time in our costumes for trick or treating (which was extended one hour this year). The kids had a blast, and we did too, but I am SO glad it's over. This week will be blissfully boring - all school and activities are to be attended in regular clothing with no required craft supplies. Ahren called me a Halloween scrooge for suggesting that it was a bit overboard this year. I think if he had been the one to coordinate the crazy schedule, he may have been feeling the same way.
Either way, the important thing is that the kids had fun. Here are some pictures of some of the fun we had over the past few weeks. The first picture was taken two weeks ago when Devan, Jen and Baby Eva came for Uncle Doug's services. Lexi was very happy to meet her newest cousin! The next few are from the leaf pile fun Ahren and the kids had, then pumpkin carving and trick or treating. Enjoy!
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