Trick or Treat Smell My Feet

Halloween 2008 was hands down the best ever in part because I was in town to participate with the kids. We had so much fun!! The festivities began Thursday night with a work party at Kim's school made even more fun with the rental of a bouncy house for the staff kids. It was in the bouncy house that Madison's 2nd tooth came out with far less drama than the 1st one. She was so excited and we were amazed she A) felt the tooth come up B) didn't swallow it C) was able to put her hands on it. She put her tooth in the new pillow we bought her earlier this month and the tooth fairy left $1, which Madison plans to spend at the dollar store this afternoon.




McKenzie had a fabulous Fall Festival at her school and Morgan did too. I brought Madison and McKenzie by Kim's school to take part in the Halloween party after school on Friday. The costumes were precious, but none cuter than my Princess Morgan.








This little girl was a close second for sure.



After the party at Kim's school, we came home for a quick bite to eat. Lisa, Karen, and Rebecca (exactly half of The Village) came over to trick or treat with the girls. Karen, however, proved her absolute devotion to the children by dressing up as Daisy Duck. What a trooper!




The next stop on the Halloween Party Train was neighbor Hillary and Jessie's house for some pre-trick or treating fun. We had wonderful drinks and eats with the neighbors on the cul-du-sac. Lyn and Lucy enjoyed their first Halloween in America, adding a fresh perspective on our time honored traditions. We were officially invited to share Boxing Day with their family for a little exchange of culture.



Finally we got down to the business at hand and went trick or treating. In addition to Madison, McKenzie, and Morgan in the stroller, we had Kylie and Payton (daughters of Hillary and Jessie), Lucy, and Sean with his dad Allen.




After going door to door for an hour or so, we returned to Hillary and Jessie's house where we stayed until almost 11 Pm, telling stories and laughing. We had so much fun! Everyone of us collapsed in the bed when we got home. It was by far the best Halloween ever. I am so glad we moved to a place with such wonderful neighbors!!