halloween recap

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Halloween was a big hit around here.

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We thought Eli would want to sit in the stroller or wagon for trick or treating, but he would have NONE of that.

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He did some serious walking and he loved every minute of it.

And I think he likes candy as much as I do!

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Hannah also had a great time.  Who knew Spider Girl liked butterfly boots and a puffy pink jacket?

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Actually, she didn’t like it that much because the back of the boots kept getting stuck on the costume.  Spider Girl vows to choose function over style next year!

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After trick or treating Hannah got to pick 2 pieces of candy from her bucket.  This bucket is brimming with all kinds of chocolate goodness.  And what does she pick?

One of those small wrapped hard peppermint candies and a box of nerds. 

Definitely not what I would have picked.

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After the kids went to bed my husband and I found “The Blair Witch Project” on On Demand and started it up (he has never seen it). 

We had to turn it off before we were even halfway. 

Not because we were scared.

We just couldn’t stay awake. 

At least we tried to do something spooky. 

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Comments

Katie Lane said…
I used to love Nerds, even dreamed about them once. Looks like you all had a great time!!
November 2, 2009 at 3:29 PM
Sherrie said…
Cute kiddos and cute costumes! I wouldn't have picked Nerds and peppermint, either. LOL! Give me chocolate!
November 2, 2009 at 3:36 PM
Molly said…
he's never seen the Blair Witch?! My husband blew out his knee falling in the woods, after recreating a scene for our friends who hadn't seen it. Dork.
November 2, 2009 at 3:51 PM
Liz Mays said…
I couldn't watch the Blair Witch because all the motion made me sick.

The kids are so cute but I can't believe Eli and all the walking. I swear it seems like he just started on his feet.
November 2, 2009 at 4:53 PM
Live.Love.Eat said…
LOL, I am laughing at what Molly said above about her husband. Anyhoo, my 6yo had the same Brave & the Bold Batman costume this year. TOO cute!!!!

Thanks so much for sharing in my SITS day last week!!!!!
November 2, 2009 at 4:55 PM
Annie said…
I think kids like to walk on Halloween. Maybe they think if I used a stroller missed the emotion and the fun part of the trick or treat.

Have a nice week.
November 2, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Lee said…
I would've chosen the nerds if I was her!
Except I never had to "pick" candy.
I just got to eat mine.
My parents were lazy.
November 2, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Jenn said…
Too cute but we're going with functional over fashionable next year too. Boxy costumes don't work well!
November 2, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Anonymous said…
So cute!!!
November 2, 2009 at 6:43 PM
JudyH329 said…
I'm right up there with you, chocolate would have been my choice. Great pictures! Looks as though y'all had fun!
November 2, 2009 at 6:53 PM
Anonymous said…
I love the picture of Hannah with her boots. If I only got to choose two pieces, I'd have to pick two Tootsie Rolls. Yum!
November 2, 2009 at 7:28 PM
wife.mom.nurse said…
That first pix is amazing.

What a fun night!

It just gets so much fun as they figure out that it is about the candy! :)
November 2, 2009 at 9:25 PM
debi9kids said…
My kids all go for those goofy candies as well. LOL
I much prefer chcocolate, thank you very much :)

LOVE their costumes, esp the pink boots and jacket ;)
November 2, 2009 at 9:38 PM
The Rambler said…
I love you and your picture!!

YOur kids lookkkkkk awesomely awesome! :)

And I so would have stopped the movie cause I'm too scared...don't tell.
November 2, 2009 at 11:00 PM
The Blonde Duck said…
LOL! I love how you fell asleep during a scary film!
November 3, 2009 at 2:59 AM
DayDreamer said…
The pictures says it all..

Seems like everyone had loads of fun!!

Beautiful pictures!!

Cheers,
D
November 3, 2009 at 3:31 AM
Joanie said…
How cute are those kids!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

I'm here from SITS too!
November 3, 2009 at 6:06 AM
Mayhem and Moxie said…
That little Batman of yours is just too much. When you see him walking around with that great big smile, I have to think, now there, THAT is what Halloween and pure joy is all about.

Wonderful that you were able to capture these moments on film!
November 3, 2009 at 7:00 AM
Anonymous said…
I would have went for the reese's or a snickers! Thats my kinda candy!!

Glad your kiddos had a great time!!

I have never seen Blair Witch either.
November 3, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Dee said…
oh how cute are they! LOVE the one of him showing you his candy! Evan was ALL about the suckers this year...more chocolate for me! :)
November 3, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Valerie said…
lol they are so cute!! You can tell that those female hormones have not kicked in because if they have she would've went for the chocolate!!!
November 3, 2009 at 3:04 PM
Helene said…
Awww, they are so darn cute!!! I once ate so many nerds that they gave me blisters all over my tongue. How gross is that?

My little twins are totally into lollipops this year too!

Glad you all had fun!
November 3, 2009 at 5:46 PM
theUngourmet said…
Awww! Such cuties!

I've never seen that movie. I'm not much for scary!

Thanks for stopping by for my SITS day!
November 3, 2009 at 7:01 PM
thatgirlblogs said…
thanks for visiting my blog, I think your header is the cutest thing I've ever seen!

Halloween is fun but I'm really ready for Thanksgiving now. Loving Fall!
November 4, 2009 at 5:43 AM
Unknown said…
chocolate is definitely the candy choice here! What cute kids. That redheaded batman is precious!

Just dropped by from SITS to say hi; hope you'll do the same.
November 4, 2009 at 6:04 AM
Unknown said…
What a cute kids you have!! I love spider girls fashion choices! I know what you mean about the Blair Witch Project...that movie really scared me...we saw it when it first came out and I will never see it again!! Thanks for stopping by my blog!!
November 4, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Unknown said…
Good for you for trying the movie : ) You get an A plus for effort. I was tired on Halloween too. I think it was the rain. And the gloom. And possibly I had SO much sugar it had the opposite effect on me. Sleepiness!
November 4, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Unknown said…
Just blog hopping from the SITS roll call.

Your children are absolutely precious. So glad they enjoyed Halloween.
November 4, 2009 at 4:03 PM
2Wired2Tired said…
Great pictures! Their costumes are adorable. Glad everyone had fun!
November 5, 2009 at 2:29 PM
Anonymous said…
How funny, I wouldn't have picked the nerds either. Your kiddos are so adorable!!!!
November 5, 2009 at 6:06 PM
Jennifer Bowen said…
Your kids look like they had a fun time! Love the costumes.

I've never seen The Blair Witch Project. I think I'd be too scared. =)
November 6, 2009 at 5:08 AM
~Kristen~ said…
Oh my gosh your kids are sooo cute!!! Love the costumes!!!

Thank you for visiting my blog!!! :-)
November 6, 2009 at 1:47 PM
Bethany said…
Ohh Nerds! I haven't had them in forever!! I'm glad you all had a good Halloween :)
November 7, 2009 at 8:39 AM
Megan said…
Such an adorable Spider Girl and Batman you have there!! =D

We saw the Blair Witch Project when it first came out. Don't think I've seen it since. I'm not into scary movies much. Too funny that you guys had to turn it off though. heehee
November 8, 2009 at 3:01 PM
Norm said…
Gee, they're growing up so fast!
November 9, 2009 at 7:43 AM
Country Mouse, City Mouse said…
Looks like Halloween was a success at your house. Love the boots, by the way. Jillian had a tail on her costume, it was driving her nuts because I kept stepping on it.
November 11, 2009 at 7:05 AM
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