HaLLoWeEn TiMe!!!

Today was a day filled with PARTIES! First, Madison had her first ever Halloween Party. It is her first year of preschool, and she LOVES going! She would go every day if she could! But, today was fun because she was able to wear her costume the entire time she was there. We chose the Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) one for her class party. It is what she wore last year. But for Halloween she will be Snow White. We didn't want the dress to be torn while at school so we are being two things this year. It was really quite the hoot because after the activities were finished, the kids were to go sit on the carpet area and read a book or do a puzzle. But Matthew was laying there on the floor with his DSi. ALL of the kids stuck their heads in and tried to take a peak. It is pictured above on the top left! The cookies they got for their treats were so cute! Madison got a witch. It looked very realistic and yummy! Most of the kids had black lips and teeth when they were done. :O)

I was Chair Mom on Bethanie's 3rd Grade Halloween Party. Matthew and Madison came with me and crashed the party. I didn't feel so bad when other moms had their extra kids. LOL! This year, Bethanie is a Flapper girl. That is such her style! She is a classic young lady. The entire 3rd grade went to an assisted living place in town to spend the afternoon with the residents there. They sang songs with them and came back to watch a movie, then we had their party. They made the cutest bats that move! We did a couple different treat bags and just kind of kept it low key because they had quite the afternoon. As soon as we came home, it was time to usher Bethanie off to dance.

What an exhausting day! I love Halloween time though. It is a great time for imagination for the kids! More pictures will be posted about it, I am sure. I love making a big ta-do about holidays. I think it is important for the kids to have the time for play and fun, and imagination. Memories are all they will have of their childhood! Make the best of it!