Trick or Treating

Every year we go to my parents for Halloween. There are so many people that go all out decorating. Since having kids we have always come away with a ton of candy. This year was no different. We were able to get together with Lillian's good friend Sariah Wood and go Trick or Treating together. The girls had a blast. Lillian was practically bouncing off the walls when Sariah showed up. She was so excited to go Trick or Treating AND with Sariah. We made it a family event and all of us went, with Tracy and Mark too. We made it down to the 2 streets, by my parents house that have TONS of houses all decked out. It's practically like a block party because so many people decorate and pass out candy. So naturally the streets were packed with people. Lillian enjoyed all the Halloween decorations whether they were scary looking ones that moved or not. She thought they were all so cool and would go up and look at them. One time there was this creepy looking monster thing that was moving around. She goes up to it and takes its hands and starts dancing with it, (apparently she thought it was dancing). The lady was so surprised because most little girls would be afraid of stuff like that. Sariah on the other hand was terrified of everything that was creepy or scary looking. She wouldn't go up the driveway to get the candy if they had scary stuff out, even with Daddy. I guess since I have always loved Halloween and never been scared of any of that stuff, even Haunted Houses don't bother me. To my knowledge I have never even screamed in one. I have jumped backed but never screamed, not really a screamer. But more to the point they weren't scary because I have always know that it was fake.
My brother and I have, for years, decorated my parents house. We both love Halloween and enjoy decorating. My brother has so creepy things that we have used and so I know Lillian has seen them (and played with them). LOL So I am glad that Lillian has taken after me and truly enjoys Halloween.
I didn't get any pictures of the girls actually going door to door. Not sure why, guess I just forgot. This year was the first time that we actually got her to say "Trick or Treat" and "Thank you". In the past she has been to shy to say anything. So grateful she is finally getting the hang of that part. Anyway, Preston hung out in the stroller with his monkey costume on and simply enjoyed being with the family and going for a "walk". I am sure he enjoyed seeing all the kids dressed up too. I hope that I can instill in him the same love for Halloween that I have with Lillian. He didn't like the monkey head on, so it didn't last too long before he figured out how to take it off. Oh well, at least I got some pictures with it on.

Lillian and Sariah outside my parents house.
Just before we going Trick or Treating!!
My little monkey (in training, he's learning from his sister)!!!
I made this costume for Lillian 2 years ago for her first trick or treating. She was able to wear it last year too and this year we past it on to Preston.
So stinking cute!! I love my little baby monkey
"Okay mom, I am totally done with this monkey head thing. I don't like it!!"
The decorations with the flash on and, below, with out. We decided to do a pumpkin patch instead of our usual spooky theme. It turned out cute and we got a lot of kids too!!

Halloween

Finally got some time to blog this morning!! Yeah!!!

Halloween this year was lots of fun. Lillian wanted to be Tinker Bell so I knuckled down and made her the costume. It turned out beautifully, except the wings are a little floppy. But oh well. We went to my parents ward the day before Halloween for their ward party. The food was yummy, but of course the best part is the Trunk or Treating. While the parents were mingling and eating they had some fun activities for the kids. Lillian played Bean Bag toss and got a yummy orange cupcake. Then she wanted to go fishing and got a little game. We then paraded around the cultural hall so everyone could see the costumes and pick the winners. Lillian just enjoyed going around and around. While standing in the line waiting for the adults she happened to be standing she discovered another Tinker Bell!! Her costume was a lot more sparkly and it looked homemade too. The little girl was a little older than Lillian but she didn't care she kept giving her hugs. So cute!! As for Preston well he just enjoyed being included. He loved the soup that we gave him. I was going to put his monkey costume on but there were so many people there that the cultural hall was quite warm plus it wasn't exactly that cold outside either. So I just left him as is.
Lillian had SO much fun Trick or Treating. She was SO excited and absolutely loved every minute of it. She got a TON of candy too because there were lots of cars to go to and most people didn't just give out 1 or 2 candies. Usually it was like 3 or 4 and sometimes people gave her a little handful. So crazy!!! As you can see from the pictures below she had no qualms about asking people for her "Treat".

Mr. P with Grandpa Mickelsen. He loves smiling for the camera now, hope that lasts!!
Waiting in line for the Bean Bag toss game.
Her prize, a yummy orange cupcake!!

Standing in line waiting for the winners, with the other Tinker Bell.
My favorite picture of her. Such a cute smile. She loves her Tinker Bell costume, especially the wings. In fact she is constantly wanting to put it on. LOL
Trunk or Treating
Eating popcorn. They had a guy there with a real popcorn machine, like the ones you find at fairs. Lillian loves popcorn, so it was perfect even if the popcorn was a little too salty.
Digging for candy!!
"Trick or Treat"
The kid has a fetish for animals. So if she sees one, even if it's not real, she has to touch it/pet it.
Waiting in line to get candy.
Do ya see the bucket full of candy?!?!?!? Looks like we have candy for the next year!!! AHHHH
Being my silly little talkative girl.
Smiling, finally, for the camera!!
Totally excited at all the candy she has and how much fun she was having. After Halloween she was asking me everyday if we were going to go Trick or Treating again. Do ya think she likes it??? Good thing it only happens once a year!!!
My little Mr. P hanging out in his car seat. He was just too cute not to take a picture.
Oh I just love this little guy!!!!
Look at those teeth. AHHHH. At this picture he was working on getting his 8th tooth. It had already cut through, but wasn't all the way up.