Halloween Fun

Julia The Witch

This year we had a Halloween week instead of a Halloween day.
On the Saturday before Halloween we had a church party at a local park. There were games and a costume parade. It was open to the whole neighborhood and it was fun to see the kids in their costumes. That night we went to a Halloween party at the local High School. It was put on by their student council and clubs. Again there were games and activities. The girls favorite activity was the huge inflatable slide. I think they enjoyed that the most.
Thursday the girls had a Fall Festival at school. They did a Pumpkin Run around the field and the highlight was that Radio Disney provided music and dancing at the finish line. Then they got to put on their costumes for their afternoon parties. I helped with Emily's 5th grade party. We ate food, did a toilet paper mummy wrap, and some craft activities. Unfortunately I missed Julia's party, but I think both girls had a lot of fun.

Emily The Snowflake Fairy


Friday we went trick or treating in a neighboring community. They have one long street with lots of houses next to the golf club (Caddyshack Circle). We chose it for its easy access to houses as well as it being on the girls' bus route, so they would know some of the kids. Unfortunately we live on a non lit, no sidewalked street that is not conducive to trick or treating. We saw lots of families out on Caddyshack Circle.
We learned about trick or treating in Missouri. The people in the homes ask for a joke before they give you the candy. We weren't prepared, but the girls came up with some jokes on the spot. Next year we will be ready with a joke or two. The other interesting thing was all the parents pulling coolers full of beer on the street. Apparently they enjoy a cold beer while they walk with their kids. Luckily none of them were drunk, just pleasantly buzzed. Maybe next year we will carry a cold IBC root beer.
Happy Halloween!






Emily kicking the soccer ball into the net for a prize.








Julia throwing a football through a hula hoop.








Face painting...a bat and a pumpkin











Dinner of mummy dogs, vampire fangs, and monster fingers