To say that Halloween is not one of our favorite holidays during the year would be a frightful lie!
The month of October is ALWAYS jam packed with a ton of FUN and SPOOKY things to do and we always look forward to the festivities every year.
Fall is by far my favorite season and I can't honestly narrow it down on why...
It could be the change in weather (which we have yet to see here in Central Arkansas)
Maybe its the fact that Halloween is always a blast...
Or the colors and the cool air
Wait! It might be all the festivals and fun...
Or a HUGE combo of all!
Either way though I personally LOVE fall it is also a HUGE family favorite to boot!
But I MUST warn you for a picture overload... :)
At the beginning of October the house has usually transformed and is decked out in Halloween decor. We always do this as a family (though mommy usually puts it away) and each year we add a few more items and details to the collection!
The girls and even the hubby look forward to walking around stores looking for just the right additions every year!
This year for fall we are trying something different and we are doing a Fall Bucket List.
Surprisingly this is working better than I thought and the girls and Hubby are REALLY enjoying it!
As per tradition and bucket list we just HAD to carve pumpkins!
A dear friend of ours had to work over the weekend and we were honored to have his boys for the day. He was generous enough to bring over pumpkins and carving kits for all the kids to enjoy!
Granted due to mother nature not getting the memo it is FALL our pumpkins didn't last the week before rotting and meeting the trash can...
But it is what it is and we had plenty more fun planned for the ghouls to enjoy!
Since we have moved here back in 2011 we have gone to the annual Spook City that our "new" hometown host every year.
This year according to their records was the BIGGEST turn out to date and I BELIEVE IT!
We got there early like usual but we didn't even get to every booth this year!
The streets crowded quickly and the lines got long and the kids were OVER IT....
For the first time this year we did get the arm bands which the kids LOVED but we skipped the annual funnel cake and this mamma was disappointed...
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| Our Spook City Crew! |
The day after Spook City the Elementary school hosted their annual Fall festival where they open the doors with games, a haunted house, crafts, concession and more for the families.
This year I figured the older two girls were a little old for it and got to spend the time with just our youngest.
She adored the time with just mommy and it was fun to see her socialize and have fun with her peers.
And of course she ran into her FAVORITE teacher!
Of course on actual Halloween we just HAD to go trick or treating!
I think that this year will be our last though since the girls are getting older and I can honestly say I think I'd rather host a Halloween party...
But we shall see...
This year we cranked it up a notch or five and had a TON of kids join us for the fun!
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| The WHOLE Trick or Treating CREW! |
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| Before hitting the block! |
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| Our Ellen Inspired selfie.... |
This year we had three families join us and I am glad that the adults weren't TOTALLY out numbered this year!
I hate that the hubby wasn't feeling well either but I am so grateful he didn't bail on me though he probably should have stayed home and rested...
We love this time of year and though the house is cleaned up and ready for some fall or Christmas decor Halloween 2016 was a HUGE SUCCESS!
But before I go here is a closer look to the ghouls and their costumes this year!
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| Alora was Little Red Riding Hood... |
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| Aaliyah was a broken doll |
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| And Dakota was a Freakshow Clown... |
Hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween!
XOXO
SJ
