Trick or Treat

As a last minute plan, we took James trick or treating for Halloween. Our cousins, Laurie and Jay Thomy, (who just moved to Columbia!) asked us to join them, and we couldn’t resist. I’m so glad we went, because we had a blast!

First we made a quick stop by Nanny and G-G’s house.

They’ve been spending so much time with James lately (and helping Justin and I so much!) that, they can hardly go a few days without seeing their little pumpkin. In fact, it was a joke that James didn’t seem to understand we were just stopping to visit, rather than the usual ‘drop off, thanks, and see you later!’

James knows at Nanny and G-G’s he gets lots of “sugar” – hugs and kisses. But what he didn’t know is that Nanny Sasa bought him a cupcake. He’s only tried a little icing once, but I thought, “It’s Halloween so, why not!”

Being a first-timer with this stuff, I didn’t think to roll up his sleeves or put a bib on. He dove in so fast that he immediately got icing on his costume and hat, and Justin had to jump in for damage-control.

By the time he was finishing up, he had a bib, sleeves rolled up and the hat off.

He flipped it over and went for the wrapper. We were so caught up in the fun that it took me a few minutes to remember that he’s only been eating pureed solids and would choke on the actual cupcake!

Nanny quickly took it away and to my surprise there were no tears.

He got some Nanny sugar, and we were on our way!

{Intermission: This is going to be a long blog…}

Laurie and Jay have two girls: Catie – 4 years old, and Ellie – 1 1/2 years old.

Now that the Thomy’s live in Columbia, James will be seeing his cousins often! (And hopefully will stop the who-are-you-and-I’m-gonna-steal-that-chicken-nugget-stare.)

Belle, Snow White, and The Pumpkin were ready to trick or treat!

Well, James stayed in the stroller and didn’t make a peep until the very end. And I had so much fun watching the girls run around from house to house. (I love how Catie is holding her dress up as she walks up the stairs. Like a true princess should.)

After visiting several houses, Catie told us “this is the greatest night of my life.” It was so sweet. Have I mentioned I love this girl, yet?

After the usual bedtime, we knew it was time to get the kiddies home.

We had such a fun time with the Thomy’s and are looking forward to all of our get-togethers.

I remember telling Justin the last coulple of years on holidays that I felt like we were ready for the holidays to be about the kids. But we just didn’t have the kid yet! It was so much fun to be a Mom this Halloween. I can only imagine how fun Christmas will be!

I know you thought this was over, but I can’t forget my little soldier.

Sergeant K9 was less than pleased to report to duty this Halloween.

Happy Halloween! I hope everyone had as much fun as we did!