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.
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).
Me and my little pumpkin <3
I just love these two to pieces!
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!
And before heading out for the goods, we obviously had to snap a group pic with the kiddos because kids in costumes are adorable.
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.
And Alex, well…someday, buddy. Someday you’ll get some.
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.
But hey, I’m calling Halloween 2016 a success!
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???
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.
He’s still a little snugglebug.
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…
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??
Linz @ Itz Linz says
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!
Laura says
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!
Brynn says
Yay for a successful Halloween! I go for all of the mini candies and m&ms.
Traci says
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!
Jen says
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.
Christen says
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!
Lisa says
Definitely a Halloween success. So cute
Kaitlyn @ Powered by Sass says
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.
Bethany @luluruns says
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 :-)
Courtney says
Oh NO!! That’s no fun :( Hope you’re feeling better!!
Manasa says
I love your plaid shirt and vest in the halloween photos, link??
Courtney says
Thanks! The plaid shirt is from Target last year and the vest is from Fabletics! :)
Roxanne says
I’ve indulge myself with almond chocolates last Halloween! I just couldn’t get enough of it!