HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Halloween was a crazy day, as usual, but ended up being a great one. I had to set up for a show at 3pm, head home in Friday traffic, and get the kids ready for the festivities. We were dressed and ready just in time. We had a few friends over for pictures, met with even more friends down the street, and began our journey to trick-or-treat. Tyler was a firefighter and Mallory was a dalmatian (a fire dog named "Sparky"). Tyler had a blast with all of his buddies. It is so much fun to watch these kids grow up together and get more out of every holiday as each year goes by. Mallory had a great time watching them from the wagon or my arms. She was such a sport and just tagged along. After several pieces of candy had been consumed and the treat bag was filled, it was time to come home, brush teeth, and get in bed. Oh, and as were getting the kids ready, we found Mallory's first tooth! I just happened to check (as I do everyday) and there it was!Madelyn Clifford and Mallory in their "My First Halloween" shirts.

Halloween pictures before trick or treating. Tyler and Mallory with the Tipper Triplets.

Tyler with his neighborhood friends.

Allyson and Madelyn Clifford with Blythe and Mallory.

Mallory with Daddy.

HALLOWEEN AT HILLSIDE

Tyler's preschool had a costume parade on Thursday, followed by a Halloween party that was hosted by your's truly, along with another Mom. It was a fun day filled with candy of every kind, not to mention the cookies! The children did a few activities to pass the time by, and then we headed home to run off the excess amount of sugar.
Mom and Mallory at the parade.
Tyler in the parade with his class.
The set-up for the kids' snacks and activities.
The kids working on their pumpkin books.
Tyler with his counting book.