We had our first Halloween here in Minnesota. I think usually it is colder but this year wasn't too bad. The kids had two costumes this year - one for the ward party and one for trick or treating. The girls first choice was a witch costume but the outfits were a little too flimsy for trick or treating weather. Topher's first choice was Kylo Ren but he couldn't wear the mask to the ward party so he opted for some creepy skeleton guy. And I was pretty sure August was not going to wear a costume so he got a hat. :)
We kicked off the Halloween festivities with pumpkin carving - one scary and one silly. August liked the lit pumpkin.
We had a fun ward party. August did not dress up!
Trick-or-treating is always fun with kids. August didn't say a thing but was sure into the lift-the-bucket-get-candy thing! The girls opted for slightly warmer costumes as Anna and Elsa.
A year ago we were in Utah with no idea we were heading out. So much has changed in the past year - August can walk. Caroline smiles more than cries. Maddie Mae has started school. I don't see a little boy in Topher anymore - he has grown up so much. A new job. A new home. The past two years have been incredibly busy, hard and amazing. While I am hoping for a calmer year I am so glad for all the experiences we have had.
