Halloween at our house

Halloween is my kids favorite holiday. The candy, the costumes, the fall decorations and I can't forget our favorite Halloween show, It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. We are huge fans of the Peanuts Gang here. Which is why I didn't mind staying up until the wee hours (ok it was only 11pm, but when you're as old as me, that is the wee hours) making a Charlie Brown shirt for my little guy Ryan.

I have included pictures of my kids dressed in their costumes. Lauren was a witch, Dylan was a vampire, Ryan was Charlie Brown and my nephew was the Joker from Batman. My oldest son was working and his costume days are long gone which is sad. My daughter Ashlyn was at her high school football game. She is on the colorguard and performs at half time. She was disappointed that she missed out on Halloween. She is still tiny enough she could get away with dressing up! The little kids were kind enough to share their loot with the older ones and me of course. They know right away to hand over the Butterfingers and other chocolate bars they don't like!

The Great Pumpkin actually made a stop at our house a few weeks ago and left a pumpkin patch right in our front yard. Complete with a bale of hay, some scarecrows and about 50 pumpkins ranging from little to big (Thank you Grandpa Dennis shhh!). My little guy Ryan was so excited to sell pumpkins to customers who drove by ( my husband's employees who were secretly sent to pose as customers!) He was happy to help his customers choose the perfect pumpkin. I was a little worried we may get cited for running an illegal business in our front yard, but it worked out just fine!

It was a memorable Halloween. The weather was beautiful and we went trick or treating in a neighborhood close by that hosts a safe and fun experience for all. The houses were beautifully decorated and the kids had a great time. I am a little tired from all the walking but it was worth it.

Unfortunately I have come down with a cold. Why is it when you are sick the kids are louder and messier? It is so hard for me to sit around. I am not a good patient. With a family of seven if you take even a few minutes off things could get out of control. I am trying to rest and get well. The dirt and laundry will still be there when I am well, right?

Hoping to feel better soon!
Maureen