Spooky Walk

Disclaimer: If you read this blog regularly, be prepared to see my kids in their Halloween costumes a lot over the next few weeks. We have a bunch of activities scheduled requiring costumes, and I personally think there is nothing cuter than kids in their Halloween costumes. Particularly my kids. :)

Just a couple of days ago, Erin and I were talking about how much fun this time of the year is for families. It seems like the fall is jam-packed with farm visits, pumpkin patches, costume parties, and outings. This year is particularly fun because Caroline is so "into" all of the activities, and is loving spending time with all of her friends. It is also special because it is William's first Halloween season. Today, our parks-and-recs department hosted a "spooky walk" for younger kids to trick-or-treat through the shops in our town. You wouldn't have believed the cuteness as our town's 2 - 8 year-old crowd gathered on the Town Common fully decked out in Halloween regalia this morning. The kids had a ball running around the town gathering candy in the sunny, perfectly crisp autumn weather. It was an especially fun day because one of Caroline's new preschool buddies hosted a pre-party complete with a moon bounce, doughnuts, and coffee for the parents. Needless to say, she was one exhausted, sugared-up, cranky child by the time we made it home.

Caroline and Cate jumping at the pre-party:



Allison swinging away:



Getting ready for the Spooky Walk at the Town Common:




Caroline, Brianna, and Brianna's Dad, Jeff:



The girls getting candy:



Our little skunk, having a great time watching the kids and being toted around by Daddy. Have I mentioned how much I love this baby? I know I might be a little biased, but I really think he is the best baby alive.