Halloween 2012

I have to admit, this is my least favorite holiday.  Always has been and since I am now gracefully getting closer to being "over the hill" and my opinion hasn't changed yet, I am going to assume my opinion will not be changing any time soon! Our Halloween was a little strung out this year. Mike was leaving for work so we started earlier than usual with the celebrating so he could do some trick or treating with the kids. They have a great trunk or treat at our church so they got dressed up and Dad got to have some fun too. Five seconds before we had to take Dad to the airport, we got the pumpkin carved.  Whew! 

Trunk or Treat Time!

Pumpkin Carving

Now, back to the "this isn't my favorite holiday" stuff. I am not one to buy costumes.  I figure we can find something around the house to wear. Afterall, I have baseball and football uniforms everywhere among other things so surely we can make something out of that! Lorelai was wearing her ladybug costume from last year. It actually fit this year. Last year we kind of lost her in it! Well, Wyatt asked me five million times if he could be a super hero of some sort.  I of course said, how about a baseball player?  He chose football, hence the football uniform you see.  Well, Halloween day came and he was really laying it on thick. He had seen a Batman mask while we were out shopping and just HAD to have it. I started to feel guilty. Just because I am not a Halloween lover doesn't mean my kids can't like it right? Well, at 3:30pm on Halloween, I gave in and we drove to the store and bought a Batman mask, cape and a black t-shirt. I have rarely seen this kid happier. He came flying out of his bedroom like he was Batman himself and I am pretty sure his mouth hurt due to how big his smile was. Needless to say, it was awesome! Mission accomplished and everyone was happy.

Lorelai hiding from me!

Heading out to trick or treat

Lorelai and Aunt Shelley

With Dad gone, Aunt Shelley came to hang out and trick or treat with us. She also helped the kids tackle their mountain of candy!  We only lost Wyatt once and Lorelai had "thank you" down by the time we got done. It was a great night and my little ladybug and Batman had a blast! And my lesson was learned too. Just let the kids be kids and if a super hero is how you see yourself, then by all means, be that super hero!