Halloween 2014

Halloween this year was so much fun...and so much different than last year! Last year the twins were only 7 months and couldn't walk or talk or really get into the holiday. This year was a whole new ball-game! The twins loved seeing all the pumpkins around the neighborhood and loved reading "Five Little Pumpkins" at home. We took a trip to the pumpkin patch and decided on Minnie and Mickey Mouse for our costumes this year. Adelyn was thrilled about her "pretty" dress but Tucker was not too stoked about his Mickey hat. However, when it got down to show time, both babies did really well keeping their costumes on and getting into the holiday.

We had three different opportunities to dress up and celebrate. The first was at Mimi and Papa's house where we went to our first fall festival. The babies loved the duck pond game, fishing, and other games. They had the most fun in the gym playing with the balls and running around. It was a great time.

Our next stop was at church for Trunk of Treats. There were lots of little games and plenty of candy. Tucker wanted to stay and throw beanbags at the pumpkin the whole time. Adelyn really wanted to be held. Both babies thought that eating candy through the wrapper was a great idea! But overall, it was a great time. We got to go with our friend Lyla who was also Minnie Mouse! Tucker was surrounded with a red Minnie and a pink Minnie! Those three were quite a group!

The last Halloween stop was out at Grammy and Grumpy's house. They have a neighborhood hayride for the kids to ride and stop along the way to trick or treat. It was a fun idea, but a little rough on this pregnant mama to get up and down out of the trailer multiple times. Throw in a grumpy Tucker and we only lasted about 45 minutes. But I was super thankful that Dad was there to help out since Derek was at the regional cross country meet!

I can already tell that this holiday season is going to be SO MUCH fun! It is so amazing to watch the world through your children's eyes. They have brought so much JOY to our lives and we cherish each moment with them. Even though this isn't their first holiday season, they are so much more aware and able to interact this year with us and the holiday. We are so thankful for God blessing us with these two little miracles and love each moment we spend growing as a family. I pray that your holiday season is filled with love and joy and lots of precious memories with you and yours!

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13