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Our First Halloween as a Family of Four

By Courtney 13 Comments

Well hey guys, happy November! Wow, time is flying!

I am happy to report that we survived our first Halloween with the two kiddos. Not only that, but we even managed to squeeze in double festivities. These days, that’s sort of a big deal.

The first Halloween party was happening at the boys’ daycare! Lucas was already there for the day, so I swung by quickly at lunch time with Alex so we could be there for the fun.

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And, as you can clearly see, the Paw Patrol costume was definitely a no-go. So thank goodness for last year’s costume and Melissa and Doug dress up outfits!

The festivities at daycare were quick and fun, starting with pizza and treats for lunch, and followed up with some pictures outside (it was a beautiful afternoon).

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Me and my little pumpkin <3

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I just love these two to pieces!

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Once the party was over, I headed back home with Alex so he could nap and I got back to work. In the early evening, we had a few of our neighbors over for a quick and informal dinner before heading out trick-or-treating! We actually ended up having a few more people than I initially anticipated (9 adults and 7 kiddos!), but it all worked out great and we had enough food to go around. Chicken nuggets for the kiddos and Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken for the adults. Easy peasy!

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And before heading out for the goods, we obviously had to snap a group pic with the kiddos because kids in costumes are adorable.

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Since we got a little bit of a later start, we didn’t end up going to too many houses (pretty sure there were 4, to be exact). But between the fact that we had no trick-or-treaters and the houses we DID go to were plenty generous with their candy handouts, Lucas made out quite well for himself.

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And Alex, well…someday, buddy. Someday you’ll get some.

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I’m pretty sure it was shortly after this photo was taken where Lucas’s meltdown ensued (hello, no nap) and since it was also Alex’s bedtime, we decided to turn around and head back home.

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But hey, I’m calling Halloween 2016 a success!

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Once both boys were in bed, mom and dad sat down and watched a couple episodes of American Horror Story (fitting, right?) while indulging in a few too many pieces of Halloween candy. I just can’t stay away from those damn Twix, I’ll tell ya…which candies are YOUR downfall???

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Oh, and here’s Cody. He hasn’t made an appearance on here in a while, but he’s still alive and well, and always wanting to sit on the same couch cushion as me every night. Five cushions to choose in the living room, yet he always wants mine.

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He’s still a little snugglebug. Smile

Now I know I should totally be sending some of our leftover candy in to work with Jay or something, but…but…I’m just not ready to give it up yet. We STILL have candy left in our house from LAST Halloween. Is that crazy?!

Besides, I could do some good BAKING with that candy. For example…

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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cup Explosion Cookies

Chocolate Brownie Candy Parfaits

Toffee Chocolate Crispy Cookies (<—these are awesome with crushed up Crunch bars!)

How about you guys? How was your Halloween? Did you celebrate? Get many trick-or-treaters? What candy are you snacking on??

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November 2, 2016 Filed Under: Halloween Tagged With: Cody, halloween, halloween candy

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Linz @ Itz Linz says

    November 2, 2016 at 5:50 am

    Almond joys!!! I know, people usually hate them lol but I love em! William switched between a firefighter and Mickey Mouse, but when he saw one of his friends was a construction worker (a "fixer") he almost lost it because he immediately wanted that costume!
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  2. Laura says

    November 2, 2016 at 6:57 am

    Your boys are just too cute! I can't pick between kit kats, reeses and almond joys. I'm a candy addict, clearly. My girls trick or treated, chose 10 candies to keep and traded the rest in for a toy because like me, they can't stop thinking about it if it's in the house. Random question- what curling iron do you use? Your hair looks so good!
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  3. Brynn says

    November 2, 2016 at 7:44 am

    Yay for a successful Halloween! I go for all of the mini candies and m&ms.
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  4. Traci says

    November 2, 2016 at 8:06 am

    Lucas and Alex look adorable in their costumes! We don't get any trick-or-treaters at our apartment - wish we did! I have trouble staying away from the Reeses and Kit Kats. Twix are up there too!
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  5. Jen says

    November 2, 2016 at 8:13 am

    Awe the boys are super duper cute....my candy downfall are those pumpkin reese's. I could eat one after another..lol Glad Halloween was a success.
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  6. Christen says

    November 2, 2016 at 8:27 am

    I feel like a bad mommy this morning, but I cleaned out my kids' Halloween candy. I left them a small bowl of treats, but the rest came to work. It's way to crazy how much we got this year!
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  7. Lisa says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:21 am

    Definitely a Halloween success. So cute
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  8. Kaitlyn @ Powered by Sass says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:47 am

    I feel like Halloween with kiddos is so much more exciting than Halloween without! One day. ;) I wish I had a bunch of leftover Halloween candy to snack on! I haven't even had a single piece! So jealous and now I want ALL THE TWIX AND REESES.
    Reply
  9. Bethany @luluruns says

    November 2, 2016 at 9:51 am

    Looks like you guys had a great Halloween! I was hoping to do at least some type a fun meal, but a 24 hour bug got the best of me! Maybe next year :-)
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    • Courtney says

      November 3, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Oh NO!! That's no fun :( Hope you're feeling better!!
      Reply
  10. Manasa says

    November 2, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    I love your plaid shirt and vest in the halloween photos, link??
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    • Courtney says

      November 3, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Thanks! The plaid shirt is from Target last year and the vest is from Fabletics! :)
      Reply
  11. Roxanne says

    November 3, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    I've indulge myself with almond chocolates last Halloween! I just couldn't get enough of it!
    Reply

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