Halloween Parties & Trick or Treat

Parties galore! First their was our local community center's party (where the girls take gymnastics), which included games, crafts, food, friends and fun! I was so impressed when they did an costume show that Delaney did not hesitate to go show off her costume, I know I should not be surprised still with how far she has come, but I am! They had to wrap each other as mummies, stuff an scarecrow, pick their pumpkins, color pictures, etc. The ETCC is one of the reasons I love where we live, so close in proximity and it is like a family atmosphere. Then we had Preschools party. The kids loved it they got to come in costume (I was a 50's girl - already had that outfit for the Girl Scout dance) and then they got to parade around the church and trick or treat. And the nice thing is that we encourage the parents who bring in the trick or treat items to do no candy since they will get plenty of that! Then it was on to Gretchen's class party, which I was the room mom in charge, so with the help of 2 other rocking moms (worked out great they were 2 of my Girl Scout moms so I know them well) we put on a great party well at least we think! To be honest we were a little bummed that the kids in 2nd grade do not get to get in costumes, only K and 1st, so we decided we are going to do our best to make them forget they are not in costume, even though I don't think this was Mrs. Sutherly's decision because she decorates very cool and is pretty easy going, think it is either the other teachers or the district. Let's let kids be kids in my book, but off the soapbox and back to the party! So we got green punch and put it in a witch's cauldron to serve, Sharon did these amazing looking spider web cupcakes (and delicious too) and Abby made up the most awesome filled to the rim goody bags ever! And they got to party, make a bookmark and finish watching their movie. And Delaney loved going in and being a big girl and sitting with her sister and doing an craft too. Now Trick or Treat is pretty cool in our neighborhood because it is a small area and you know pretty much everyone so they give out nice treats and it is just enough to walk and this year the weather was amazing which makes it even better. And to make it even more fun some of our friends brought their 2 kids over and we all walked around together and let the kids have fun together. So this is my witch and princess for Halloween.