We survived Halloween. I think I have set an expectation with Thor that will be difficult to keep up in the future. However, we certainly got our money's worth out of the costumes. (Thanks you Nana and Aunt Julie for the assist)
Halloween started with a visit to Bedstemore's/Aunt Lauren's on October 17. They had a layette shower for the babies and Thor decided to wear his Halloween costume. He was the "real" Woody from Toy Story. I found a similar plaid shirt and Nana made him a vest and found new boots since he outgrew his boots right before Halloween. Aunt Julie found the hat and holster and sent it from Raleigh and I made him the little star to make it complete. Anyhow, Thor liked showing off his costume for the Cedar Falls folks and all of Bedstemore's friends.
The next Friday, the 22nd we got dressed up again and went to Night Eyes Trick or Treating at the zoo. Thor loves animals and although we didn't see many he saw the lions and the tigers and was pretty happy about that. He also got to ride a little toy tractor at the end. The little boys came too and were dressed up as cows. They are game for anything although Wolfie kept licking his costume.
Wolfie licks most things.
Sunday the 24th brought TRUNK or treating at the park, where our car one first place for decorations. COOL! We got a gift card to Toys R US!
So by Monday Thor was making demands of I want to get dressed up and see Bedstemore and Nana and baby tigers and get Candy and presents. He would strip down and try and dress himself. Did a pretty decent job too.
Thursday the 28th my office decorated the entire building and invited everyone who works there children to come trick or treat. Thor got many complements on being the real Woody. He liked that. One section had large cut outs of Disney characters and all the gang from Toy Story. Thor tried to get on the Bulls-eye cut out. I had a very hard time convincing him that he couldn't ride it. A week later I was in a meeting and they were talking about the little boy that tried to ride Bulls-eye. I had to explain that he really loves horses thinking they all knew he was my sone. Nope. They just thought he was that cute and funny.
Friday, the 29th, big party with lots of cake and cookies and punch and games at Miss Pam's. Again with the costumes. The little boys were invited and we all had a lot of fun. Thank you Miss Pam for the great party and inviting us to share.
Saturday, the 30th, we met friends Barb and Jess at the big Pumpkin Patch in Adel. They had a betting zoo of farm animals, jumpy houses, marshmallow roasting pit (Thor really liked), tractor rides, a pumpkin cannon, and the best part of all...horses you could ride. All dressed up in their Halloween costumes, my little Sheriff Woody rode a little gray and black horse named Mr. Twinkles and a very large Brown one named Buck. Never has there been a happier little boy. Jess and I got many pictures and only later did I kick myself for not recording it and his constant, "Look Mommy, I riding a Horse!!" The little boys enjoyed staying warm by the fire and getting their pictures made with the pumpkins.
Saturday was beggars night. Dave loaded up all three boys and took them around the neighborhood. Thor cleaned up. He kept asking Dave to take him more places and eventually Dave brought the little boys home and he and Thor set out on their own. What to do with all the candy?!!
And finally Sunday was upon us. And there was nothing left to do.
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