Halloween- new adventures

This year Halloween was a very different horse of a different color. It hit me how much I really missed the costume planning, the church festivals, and just being out with the kids in the beautiful weather. Although Tyler still goes out in costume after a few years of hiatus, it isn't the same. (Though he does take me along for the decision making process...it's a tad different ..lol).

However, I was blessed to attend a party with Madison, and go to a church Trunk-or-Treat with her and her mommy on Sunday. No, she got nothing out of it, but it was just cute seeing her mommy make her a frame, have her tiny hand painted, and have us both do ours to match, and pick up a few pieces of candy for London, who could not be with us. Madison was adorable in her costume.

The day brought back such fond memories of making my kids' costumes and watching their excitement as they won the costume contests many years in a row. The first time they ever REALLY went Trick-or-Treating. I still laugh out loud at Rachel being that table and losing half her tableware along the way in all of her excitement.  The candy that seemed to linger until nearly Christmas, to be replaced with candy canes, Hershey kisses, and whatever delectible delights come with that holiday.

I hope my kids look back on Halloween fondly (if not already) and remember the fun, the fellowship, and the love that went into the costumes. I hope Madison and London will be able to continue enjoying the silliness that is Halloween. There are some towns banning it around the country. Sad, indeed.

So, I will close and leave a few pictures of our Sunday fun as a reminder of Madison's 1st Halloween. Oh..and there is a surprise...just because it makes me smile. :)

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