Briggs had decided that he was wanted to be Olaf for Halloween and I had found an easy plan for a DIY Olaf costume. But then I came across this scarecrow costume in a bin in the basement that Briggs had worn (all pinned up) 2 years ago. I took out the pins, talked him into being a scarecrow, saved myself some crafting time, and had the cutest little scarecrow in the county.
Adelie was Ariel. No one was surprised. She was adorable.
Staley had initially wanted to be sloth, but I could not find a cute and easy way to make a sloth costume. After I told her that might not work, she decided on Mary Poppins. A few borrowed clothing items, a black umbrella, and the perfect Mary Poppins hat from Aunt Sandi was all it took to make Staley's costume practically perfect in every way.
We started off our Halloween festivities a couple weeks ago at the Boo Bash at the girls' school. There was music, dancing, decorations, snacks, a photo booth, and a costume contest. The kids enjoyed the evening of fun with their friends, and Staley even came home with 3rd prize in the costume contest.
We generally go as a family to the pumpkin farm to pick out pumpkins and then carve them for Halloween. A cold, rainy day on our one open pumpkin farm day derailed our plan. Luckily, Briggs and Grandpa took a quick trip to the pumpkin farm 2 days before Halloween and got some carving pumpkins so that we could carry on our tradition.
Briggs just told out how he wanted his pumpkin carved (one big circle and two eyes) and Adelie drew on her mermaid face and crown for us to carve out for her.
Staley did all her own carving this year.
Since Halloween did not end up on one of Briggs's preschool days, he had his party at school the day before Halloween. He enjoyed the snacks, craft, and games with his friends, and I enjoyed getting to spend that time with him.
Briggs' pre-school friends did a little trick or treating with the parents and grandparents to start off their day at school. Thanks to Uma for being there!
On Halloween, Briggs and I spent a couple hours at the grade school as we attended both Staley and Adelie's classroom parties as well.
All the kids in both the girls' classes were very sweet to Briggs and he ended up enjoying his fair share of treats.
Briggs was SO good for both the parties. He just watched all the activities, helped out when asked, and enjoyed the treats only when they were offered to him. He didn't whine, complain, ask for anything, or get fussy about how long we were there. I was so proud of my little scarecrow!
Both girls enjoyed having both of us at their parties. I love being a part of these activities and getting to see my kids with their friends.
So much Halloween fun!!
We ended our Halloween fun with a little trick or treating. Because of the cold, we drove to some aunts and grandparents houses and then went to just 3 or 4 other houses in the cul-de-sac by Grammie and Grandpa's house before heading for the warmth of home. The joy of trick or treating to family means we visited inside warm houses and then left with lots of candy, stickers, homemade jelly, homemade cookies, borrowed books, and toys. Happy Halloween to us!!
