Halloween '08

This year marks Isabella's 4th Halloween, which amazes me, and Owen's first. Isabella wanted to be a horse, and then changed her mind and chose to go as a butterfly. She was a pumpkin, lion, and kangaroo in previous years. She helped me pick out Owen's monkey costume. We started the Halloween season off with a Fall Festival at their school last week. Both kiddos sported their costumes, and Isabella enjoyed face painting and snacks. Owen saw his friend Sebastian, who was the most adorable little giraffe. The night before Halloween we dressed them up again for Wegman's annual trick-or-treating, where they set up candy stations throughout the store. They were joined by Nina, who dressed as a beautiful witch, and a boy named Patrick who was a police officer. For the actual Halloween, Grandma Patty came with us and we made our way around our neighborhood. Similar to last year, Isabella ran full steam ahead from house to house and barely slowed down until the end. She was such a little riot! I have told her that she can only have 2 pieces of candy a day, but apparently the message isn't getting through to her. I caught her indulging in a pack of M&Ms and I told her to put them back. Her response--"I can't mommy, they are just so delicious." I tried to be firm, but I couldn't help laughing. Her mom and dad are both addicted to sweets, so who can really blame her?! And to complete Halloween '08, she also received yet another goodie bag from gymnastics today. I don't think there is an end to candy in sight!
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