October 2012
Finally, after weeks of build-up, the big day arrived. I tend to build up holidays and important occasions in my mind much more than necessary. I was looking forward to trick-or-treating at least as much as Jack, and definitely more than Livi.
Halloween was on a Wednesday this year, which meant that I went to work - all the way in Downtown Dallas. I left Downtown before 4:30, which should have been way more than enough time to make it home to trick-or-treatig. Or not. Despite my best efforts to leave early, I failed to account for exactly how many people were also trying to make it home. From the moment I got on the freeway, we alternated from dead stopped to crawling at a snail's pace - certainly nothing over 20 miles per hour. I had my moments of near panic, close to tears in the car imagining sitting helplessly there while I missed my baby's first trick-or-treat. That very nearly happened. Nearly 2 hours later, I did finally made it home. Tommy had the kids dressed up and ready to go, so we plopped Livi in her stroller and headed quickly out. Jack was a lucky guy this year. Obviously, Livi can't eat candy yet, but no one with a bowl of candy can resist superwoman in a tutu at their door, so big brother ended up with double candy! He made sure that no one skipped putting a piece of candy in his little sister's pumpkin! Here they are at the beginning of our adventure:
And one last picture of the two of them for good measure. Happy Halloween everyone!!
1 comment:
You are right - all the pictures are adorable! You couldn't have left any of them out. I think I like the first and last ones of the series of Livi the best. Probably won't be the last time Jack makes a haul on the candy. Watch those cavities, Jack!! Love, Mommie Dearest
P. S. Who says the holidays have to be just for the kids?
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