I’m sure you are well aware of this, but my favorite holidays are Halloween, followed closely by 4th of July. I have my reasons but I think the biggest one is that both were days when you got to do stuff that in my parents world were huge no-no’s. 4th of July- meant an invitation to play with fire. Halloween meant going to people’s houses and asking for things (a huge pet peeve of my mother- don’t beg, you wait to be asked etc).
Also, Halloween is all of the fun, but none of the stress of planning, cooking, cleaning etc.
Anyway….not that any of it matters, and it definitely doesn’t take anything away from a truly amazing day!
Jim’s office hands out candy to the grade school kids at their annual parade. Jim’s co-worker used to be a teacher. She loves this event more than most people. She handled buying the candy (which is always nerve wracking - the school sends out a note saying they have let’s say 350 kids - but then every kid there seems to have a younger sibling who comes along. Some of the day cares also join in. They end up needing more like 500 pieces of candy). Jim was happy because he could sit and enjoy the parade. My mom and I joined him. We had to watch for Evie- she instructed us carefully multiple times! I love seeing all the costumes. Some people are so creative. Also, i can tell my children are getting older, I had no idea who some of the characters were. One thing is for sure though - there was a deer and a wonder woman who were the cutest ones there!
My nephew was a little ducky!
Wrenley was a baby deer!
This chicken rider was one of my absolute favs!
Bella and Cameron were David S.Pumpkins
Evie was “Wonder woman” although in my humble opinion, the “S” on the dress might indicate that it was superwoman. But who am I to judge?
Madison helped with Evelyn’s party, and the parade. Wrenley refused to sit in the stroller!
Poppy wanted to be a baby deer too I guess!
Mallory was a witch
Saige was a Wolfe, Harper was an evil clown.
Carlos was a dragon. He was super unimpressed with Jim’s choice today!
It was a really fun day. We met up with Madison’s crew and the girls all went to the trunk or treat together. Harper and Saige then went trick or treating. They told me they really miss going trick or treating with Quincy- she would do all the talking and all they had to do was hold up their bags! I can’t believe she’s all grown up and not begging to go “just a couple more streets pleaaassssseeee! Harper and Saige are lightweights, and were all done by 7:30. I then decided we could fix an issue I was having time wise, and we ran to Topeka for goat/chicken food. Also, if sonic wants to serve 50 cent corn dogs in honor of a holiday, I will make time for it!
I’m so glad we had this day! It was so much fun!
Also - my gate ghost, and grim reaper are sooo cool when you light them up!
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