Saturday, November 1, 2008

Trick or Treat!

Last night was Cade's first major trick or treating experience. Last year, since he was so little, we just stayed home and gave out candy. This year was another story. Rick and Pam volunteered to stay and give out candy at our house. Rick even gave out toothbrushes that Met Life had sent to his insurance company (yes, we were 'that' house:). Our neighborhood has TONS of houses (many that decorate their homes as much for Halloween as they do for Christmas). The only problem is that Cade walks really slow (since he is only 19 months). To solve the problem, rather than use a stroller or wagon, we decided to do a full out Halloween hayride. So we hooked the big trailer (thanks Rick!) to our car, added some hay, and invited over lots of friends to go with us. Oh yeah- Heath decided to really kick it up a notch and add twinkling lights all around the trailer. Wendy stopped by to see Cade and dubbed us as the "Griswalds of Halloween!" It was so much fun, and definitely the way to trick or treat (especially since all of our riders were three and under!). Cade did so well. He left his costume on all night and did a great job taking his bucket up to doors. He and Mamie ate their candy during the whole trip (it was a holiday, right?:) I thought he would be on a sugar high until midnight, but luckily all the fun caused him to pass out about 9:30. We had the best time and hope to do it again next year. Here are some pictures- they are a little out of order:

This was actually the end of the night, and Cade was still eating candy!
The best picture I could get of Cade, Lily and Mamie (aren't their Wizard of Oz costumes adorable?)

Jack-o-lanterns, courtesey of Heath


The witch and Cade's painted pumpkin from Ginny



Cade, "Aunt B" and Jud




On the hayride with Mamie

First one on- as we were getting ready to leave

The Halloween Hayride


Cade with his pumpkins

Cute little chicken




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7 comments:

lyla said...

so cute! you are a speedy blogger :) we had such a fun time trick-or-treating with you guys--thanks for the invite! cade was the cutest thing i have ever seen in his chick outfit. we are definitely spoiled now that we've been on the twinkle light trailer. walking just won't be the same...

Stephanie Sabbe said...

He is a cute little chicken. Congrats on the new bun in the oven. I've got some catching up to do.

chesley said...

so cute! I wish we would've made it. see my blog for the reason main reason we didn't...Claire! That girl was sooo tired! Looks like you guys had a blast!

carrie helle curry said...

lovin' the chicken outfit! cade is so darn cute:)

Owings Family said...

How much fun is that!!! Cade is the cutest little chick!

Courtney said...

Cute pictures! I love Cade's costume!!! Also, I am pregnant too! Due June 12th! Looks like we will be growing together:) I really can't imagine what it will be like with two, but can't wait to find out! Congrats to you and Heath!

Anonymous said...

Cade is the cutest little boy in the world!!

Can't wait until you have little Kelly...

Hope all is well with you all.(YAWL!!!!)


Love, G-Jo