Hallow's Eve

We were looking quite forward to Halloween this year.  It's amazing the excitement that a holiday can bring when you have little kids.  We spent weeks thinking about what each kiddo would dress up as and finally came to a consensus and had to get started on the costume prep.  We were also looking forward to our 2nd Annual Skyline/Trick-or-treating celebration with our close friends the McKasson's and the Lowden's.  

The holiday was actually celebrated several days before the actual day…thanks to preschool and fun holiday parties.  I love that Addison's school doesn't try to be politically correct in naming the celebration a "Fall Harvest party" and instead just calling it what it is….a Halloween party!  Jonas and Brooklyn were happy to be able to join in Addison's school party as well.  Especially Jonas since he got to partake in all the yummy goodies/snacks.  That boy loves his snacks folks.  

Brooklyn all dressed up and ready to go to Sister's Halloween Party.

Addison chowing down on all the yummy snacks.

And alas, a picture of her whole preschool class and teachers in their costumes.

Next, came the actual day of Halloween.  We didn't waste time celebrating since we joined some friends that morning at IHOP to take advantage of the free Halloween pancakes.  The kids had a blast devouring them (mostly since they lacked any nutritional content I'm sure).  It was so fun hanging out with friends and kick-starting a fun and busy holiday.

Brooklyn all dressed up in Halloween Outfit #2.  Yes, she's humoring her mother.  ;)

Addison posing with her happy face pumpkin pancake she decorated herself. 

Jonas doesn't waste time with posing.  Food is serious business to this guy.

Next, we headed home to rest up before we dressed up in costumes and went on our next adventure.  Chili and fun with friends before trick-or-treating the neighborhood.  Of course naps were involved (my favorite part of the day)…

Brooklyn felt the need to get into true pirate character…or else she was trying to get a little shut-eye during her nap?

Next came Halloween outfits and yummy Skyline Chili with friends.  Our families always have a good time together and we are keeping our yearly Halloween tradition alive and well.  We are grateful for close friends like the McKasson's and Lowden's.

First up….Captain America!  Apparently he has more power when he sticks his tongue out.  I couldn't help but SQUEEZE him in this outfit.  I love the ab muscles most of all.  That and the fact that his little hat/helmet wouldn't stay on his big bulbous head.  He's the cutest Captain America I've ever seen!

Next, Mommy's little Monkey.  It's a Hufford tradition that the first baby always wears the monkey outfit.  Mostly because it's cute and warm and comfortable.  Yes, I started this tradition proudly.  I love my monkeys!

And last but not least, our American Ninja Warrior!!  Originally she wanted to be a princess (again) but Daddy talked her into being a Ninja.  She LOVES watching the TV show American Ninja Warrior so it wasn't hard to convince her.  She makes a cute ninja!

And last but not least on our way to our first trick-or-treating house - Grandma & Grandpa Fields.  They give out the best candy.  ;)  It's also a tradition (yes mine) that I pose with the kiddos in their costumes right in front of their house.  We started it with Addison and kept it going every year.  :)

We had such a fun evening trotting around to the houses in the neighborhood.  Addison and Jonas LOVED it.  Who wouldn't?  Knocking on doors and getting candy for free?!  It didn't take Jonas long to catch on this year.  Addison was running from house to house with the big kids while Jonas hung back with Mom & Dad & Brooklyn.  It was hilarious to hear him call for Addison at each door before we knocked on it.  A fun time was had by all…even Brooklyn who stayed snuggled up in her stroller the whole time and was happy as can be.  

Happy Halloween!