Halloween

Ahh, Halloween has finally arrived. Courtney spent the day asking me if it was time to go trick or treating. I have a feeling I have several more years of this. FINALLY, after naps and snack, it was time to head to our neighbors' house. Our neighbors, the H's, had us over for dinner, and the P's came too! So, we had 3 - 4 year olds, 3 toddlers, 3 mommies, 1 daddy, and 1 mother in law there for dinner. The craziness started after dinner when the 4 year olds realized it was time. Time had come for that moment they have been waiting for all month. Time to costume up and go trick or treating! Of course today Courtney decided she didn't want to be a dog like originally planned. She wanted to be a princess. No problem, got that one covered! So, no big fight there.

We got everyone suited up, pictures taken and out the door we went. We went to probably 20 houses. Much different than last year when we went to I think 5 houses. Maybe 10. We went with the H's last year too, since they live across the street. We put the toddlers in strollers and headed off! Courtney freaked out any time she saw kids in masks or something scary on someone's porch. She can't stand not seeing someone's face. So, I had to hold her hand most of the time. Poor kid! Where is that coming from? The other kids weren't scared.

Anyway, we made the loop around the neighborhood just in time to get back to our house for a potty break. We then hit one more house before heading back to the H's house to pick up all our stuff. The 4 year olds ran inside and all dumped out their candy on the floor to compare what they got. They all were allowed 1 piece of candy tonight.

After we finally got all the kids to pick up all their candy, and got the little one's packed up, we headed out. The P's got in their truck to head for home. We had to stop at another neighbor's house to drop something off on our way home, 2 houses up, but we headed out too.

Once we got to the next neighbor's house, it was another 45 minutes there. They made homemade calzones for dinner. The girls each ate some, I had another glass of wine. Just what I needed. Courtney played a game of Mario Kart with our neighbor's grand-kids who are her age. It was actually a good time there too! Kasey was just about at the end of her rope, so we finally headed out. We came home, I got the girls in bed, and then I took a nice long hot shower. For some reason my back muscles feel sore. Anyway, the girls are now crashed out and I am not far behind.

I feel so blessed to have spent the evening with 2 really good friends taking our girls trick or treating! It was so fun! I did take lots of pictures, but I am too tired to upload them at the moment. I will do that soon. I had a great evening. I am so sorry that Hubby had to miss it, he left on a plane at noon today for a trip. Halloween just keeps getting better and better!!!!

I hope all of you had a great evening!