1. We woke up on the island that we still think of as our home to weather most yucky.
2. Since it was yucky, my eldest stayed dry and surfed via video games instead.
3. Then, around noon, the heavens opened up and poured forth this.
4. In the afternoon, we had an appointment that involved the small people, exorbitant amounts of candy, games, and crafts, so the kids donned their costumes, with layers underneath necessitated by the unusually cold weather.
5. We drove to the festivities at our church and began our Halloween candy collection at many of the well-decorated vehicles in the parking lot.
6. Then, we got wrapped up in the crafts for a while. With so much to do, the afternoon passed quickly.
7. On the way home, we discovered our elusive holy grail, the pink pumpkin, at a friend’s store. Baby-girl was pleased, but honestly, I think I was even more so. I don’t know what it is about a pink pumpkin that is just so appealing.
8, When we arrived home, we were able to catch the effects of the sunset on the ocean.
9. After dinner, the small people, who are their father’s children, spent an hour, with skill and savvy far beyond their years, negotiating candy trades with each other. If I had paid closer attention and had recorded the whole exchange, I suspect I could have built a business curriculum around it.
What a wonderful day! Your extra layers made me giggle, because, as you know, Up North extra layers usually mean that a parka is required. 🙂
Oh, I know all about that from years in Chicago. Here, we have to worry about costumes that might get too hot, like all those furry animal costumes, if it ends up being in the 80s Halloween night. I made that mistake our first year here, and my son was dripping with sweat the whole night.
80’s on Halloween?! I can’t even fathom that. We are happy when it doesn’t snow.
Been there, done that for my entire childhood. And I still can’t help buying costumes a little large usually, just in case I need to whip out winter coats (that they don’t even own). I’ve just been conditioned that way.
While cooking yesterday, an email came in for this post and I opened it. My wee girl strolled into the kitchen as I was scrolling through this story, and I thought she would explode with glee when she saw the pink pumpkins. Her eyes were huge and she looked at me with wonder in her eyes as she asked, “Do they really grow pink pumpkins?” Then she saw the image of your daughter and since they both wear glasses and instant bond developed. We really should get together as I suspect that my ten year old son would fit in really well with your boys and we know the pink princesses would be happy. Some day…
That’s a great idea! The kids would love it, and the boys would love getting the inside scoop on life on the marsh, since they are in the exploratory stage right now. And yes, the glasses are definitely a bonding thing. My daughter likes the red flower in your daughter’s hair in the picture I showed her under Hammock Home School. Hey, we could give the girls a couple of cans of pink and pink/purple paint (and some smocks), and let them have at it!
Pink and purple spray paint! Better than Christmas!
They have done a trunk or treat sort of thing here but I hadn’t ever taken The Cub. Too much candy to buy and then collect. But this year they did something smaller with the local businesses at the Community Center. We didn’t get over there due to the snow storm, but The Cub got a nice haul from today’s trip around the block.
The pink pumpkins are rather funny. My niece would love them! The Cub would prefer red ones.
Love the candy trading. The Cub has no one to trade with, but he had Halloween homework that involved sorting and counting types of candies, so he now knows exactly what he has and how many. Don’t think I’ll be able to sneak any.
Happy Halloween.
I can’t believe you got snow this early in the year. When I first heard the weather report last week, I thought I had misheard it. Glad you got out tonight.
That’s a great idea for a homework project, but yes, it definitely eliminates any opportunity to snag a piece, which you would only do because it’s clearly in his best interest not to have so much sugar, of course. 😉 Actually, we just got back from our trick-or-treating, which I thought went pretty well, but the kids have decided that, candy-wise, they did better at the Trunk-or-Treat event on Saturday.
Happy Halloween!