HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
No guts, no glory.
Grandson Knox was Thomas the Train, his most favorite thing in the world right now.
Because our Middle Tennessee town is in the path of some potential stormy weather tonight [rain, high winds, tornadoes], door-to-door trick or treating is postponed until this Saturday. Our church moved its annual trunk or treat into the church building tonight so kids in the community could have a safe and dry place to trick or treat in spite of the wet windy weather. There was a huge turnout, and although we didn’t stay for the meal, I heard over 50 pizzas were served.
This is Knox’s first year to trick or treat. He was a little intimidated by the large crowd and all the costumes, although he did get excited when he saw Batman. He hasn’t learned the joy of collecting and eating all that candy yet. Maybe next year.
Grandson Elijah and granddaughter Shelby came to collect some treats. Elijah was Robin Hood. Shelby was the Queen of Hearts.
I’m so glad my niece Sarah still loves getting into the spirit of Halloween. This year she was Frida Kahlo, who was a Mexican self-portrait artist and is still admired as a feminist icon. [I didn’t know this until I Googled her, just so you know.]
My niece Julia also enjoys getting into the Halloween spirit. She made a lovely witch.
Daughter Holly got in the Halloween groove with this great orange jacket, black top with silver skulls, and a silver skull necklace she made.
I’ve been making chili for supper on Halloween night every year since my kids were little, so it’s become one of my fave traditions. This time I added white chicken chili to my menu.
Brother in law Don was feeling a little witchy tonight. He usually hands out my candy to the spooks who come by my house on Halloween while we take the kiddos trick or treating around the neighborhood [which I appreciate] but the spooks got rained out.
My sister Jane made these awesome treats ~ Nutter Butters dipped in white chocolate with chocolate chip faces.
They were totally deliciously decadent! And cute, too. Thanks for sharing, Jane!
Halloween was a little weird this year with no trick or treaters begging for candy at my front door. But that didn’t matter. We had a blast anyway. This is the most wonderful time of the year for me. Halloween, in my book, trumps Turkey Day and even Christmas with the fun factor every time. I hope the spooks come by this Saturday, or I’m stuck with two huge bags of candy. Happy Halloween, America! And sad farewell to October, my favorite month of the year.
Showing posts with label Halloween costumes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween costumes. Show all posts
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Day Two Hundred Ninety Nine 2011
TRUNK OR TREAT! Jefferson Avenue church of Christ
Mario and Luigi, a.k.a. grandson Elijah and good friend Anthony. They left their mustaches at home tonight.
Send in the clown! Daughter Holly made her awesome costume. Grand daughter Holly dressed as an angel all in white. Check out her full costume as you scroll down.
Son in law Jerry was channeling Jimi Hendrix here and all along the watchtower tonight. Peace out.
Holly and Jerry did a great job decorating their trunk complete with spooky Halloween sounds.
Niece Sarah dressed as one of the “Pink Ladies” from ‘Grease’.
Holly’s pumpkin.
Elijah’s pumpkin.
Shelby’s pumpkin.
Jerry’s pumpkin.
Shelby made a beautiful angel.
Feeding the spooks.
Trunk or treating!
We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather for this annual event. This was the first time the public was invited to participate, so there was a huge turnout. Holly and Jerry ran out of candy, so Shelby, Elijah and Anthony forfeited some of the candy they had collected to help feed the spooks. It was great fun seeing all the cool and spooky ways people decorated their trunks, and the costumes were awesome as always. I love this time of year!
Mario and Luigi, a.k.a. grandson Elijah and good friend Anthony. They left their mustaches at home tonight.
Send in the clown! Daughter Holly made her awesome costume. Grand daughter Holly dressed as an angel all in white. Check out her full costume as you scroll down.
Son in law Jerry was channeling Jimi Hendrix here and all along the watchtower tonight. Peace out.
Holly and Jerry did a great job decorating their trunk complete with spooky Halloween sounds.
Niece Sarah dressed as one of the “Pink Ladies” from ‘Grease’.
Holly’s pumpkin.
Elijah’s pumpkin.
Shelby’s pumpkin.
Jerry’s pumpkin.
Shelby made a beautiful angel.
Feeding the spooks.
Trunk or treating!
We couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather for this annual event. This was the first time the public was invited to participate, so there was a huge turnout. Holly and Jerry ran out of candy, so Shelby, Elijah and Anthony forfeited some of the candy they had collected to help feed the spooks. It was great fun seeing all the cool and spooky ways people decorated their trunks, and the costumes were awesome as always. I love this time of year!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Day Three Hundred One 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Day Three Hundred 2010
Trunk Or Treat~2010~Jefferson Avenue Church Of Christ
Grandson Elijah, granddaughter Shelby, niece Julia and niece Sarah in their costumes and ready to have some fun.
Sarah and friends dressed as characters from the TV show 'Glee'.
More glee! My sis Jane is ready to feed the spooks.
I'm Batman. Grandson Elijah decided to be Batman for trunk or treat. He says for "real Halloween" he'll be Scooby Doo.
Daughter Holly carved this pumpkin. It was part of her trunk decorations.
The Witch and the Wolf.
Granddaughter Shelby was a candy corn witch.
Rawr! That's son in law Jerry under all that fierce-ness.
Feeding the spooks. The little girl in the yellow looks like she's screaming. The Wolf was pretty scary.
Julia was a bag of jelly beans, Sarah was Rachel from 'Glee' and daughter Kelly and son in law Kerry came as their bad selves. I know I was scared.
Counting candy contest. Make a guess, win a jar of candy.
Guess who won the jar of Reese's Pieces. Holly guessed the amount and put down Elijah's name. Her guess was 2500 pieces. The actual amount was somewhere around 2350. Trunk or Treat is always a blast. The costumes and trunks are always fabulous and creative. The goodies are always delicious. And the fellowship is always uplifting. Not to mention it's a great dress rehearsal for Halloween this Sunday.
Granddaughter Shelby carved this pumpkin. It was part of her family's trunk decorations.
Grandson Elijah, granddaughter Shelby, niece Julia and niece Sarah in their costumes and ready to have some fun.
Sarah and friends dressed as characters from the TV show 'Glee'.
More glee! My sis Jane is ready to feed the spooks.
I'm Batman. Grandson Elijah decided to be Batman for trunk or treat. He says for "real Halloween" he'll be Scooby Doo.
Daughter Holly carved this pumpkin. It was part of her trunk decorations.
The Witch and the Wolf.
Granddaughter Shelby was a candy corn witch.
Rawr! That's son in law Jerry under all that fierce-ness.
Feeding the spooks. The little girl in the yellow looks like she's screaming. The Wolf was pretty scary.
Julia was a bag of jelly beans, Sarah was Rachel from 'Glee' and daughter Kelly and son in law Kerry came as their bad selves. I know I was scared.
Counting candy contest. Make a guess, win a jar of candy.
Guess who won the jar of Reese's Pieces. Holly guessed the amount and put down Elijah's name. Her guess was 2500 pieces. The actual amount was somewhere around 2350. Trunk or Treat is always a blast. The costumes and trunks are always fabulous and creative. The goodies are always delicious. And the fellowship is always uplifting. Not to mention it's a great dress rehearsal for Halloween this Sunday.
P.S. It was son in law Kerry who guessed the number of Reese's Pieces in the jar. Elijah may have to share his prize :)
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