How old is too old? - That is, to trick or treat. Well, who says there has to be an age limit to have some good old fashion fun. The kids love dressing up and what opportune time to be rewarded for their creativity with candy.
It is getting harder each year to come up with a fun and appropriate costume. We encourage the kids to stay away from the traditional ghouls, goblins, monsters, vampires, and devils while encouraging them to be creative and have fun with their costumes, keeping in mind their costumes have to be appropriate for church parties too.
The kids have trick or treated for as long as I can remember – there was only one year, 2009 in North Dakota, that they didn’t go out. Kassi went for her first Halloween and we’ve gone ever since. In the beginning I made their costumes, and as they got older we ventured through the thrift stores to find that perfect one.
This year Kassi and her friends decided to dress up like nerds. We took to the thrift stores and they found the perfect suspenders, ties, dress shirts, and belts to pair with their jeans. They taped up their glasses and we found them matching lunch boxes. We even picked up pocket protectors at the office supply store.
Zack took a mix of things given to him from his uncle and paired them with thrift store finds and a homemade knife to put his LAST minute costume together. What is it with boys thinking they are too old to dress up & trick or treat. Come on!!
Mackenzie wanted to go dressed up as a mad scientist, but she couldn’t agree on a wig with the parentals. She wanted a fun green or pink wig which had nothing to do with a mad scientist. So, no crazy wild mad scientist hair, just some rubber gloves, test tubes, goggles, and a lab coat.
Last year we joined some friends for a night of fun – well, we got to hang with them again this year. It was a great night!! Kassi was joined by Jenna & Alyssa, who had never been trick or treating before. So, the girls went one way with Jay, I walked around with the younger kiddos while chatting with friends, and the boys went another way with the order to meet back at the house at 8:00 p.m. The boys were back when instructed – very nice!! Jay & the girls went to the house & then back out for a second round before it was time to wrap it up.
As far as trick or treating, in years past the kids were content with just visiting a handful of houses and then making an appearance at the relatives’ houses. We’d drive from one side of Columbus to the other so they could see family. This was the second year they stayed out for the whole time slotted for trick or treating.
Jay likes to dress up, too!! He donned two costumes this eve – first round he was Juan Val Dez and he even passed out coffee beans to those he encountered. After a break he changed into ‘Zero’, you know Zoro’s brother.
If you notice in the pick above, Jay is wearing an adorable little red hat. Well, it belonged to this little cowgirl.
Really. Why not just keep your porch light off and door shut. There were several houses in this neighborhood with similar signs. Maybe they were out trick or treating with their family.
When we lived in Colorado (‘02), instead of finding homes with this message, we found front porches with bowls of candy and notes requesting you to only take one or two. Such a trusting community.
Once we got home, the kids got ready for bed and then they started sorting and trading. I think their evening was very successful! (You don’t see Kassi because she was watching ‘The Sing-off.’)
The kids weighed their candy:
Kassi had 4.2 #’s
Alyssa had 4.8 #’s
Jenna had 5.4 #’s
and
Mackenzie had 6.2 #’s
Zack didn’t bother weighing his because he just wanted to start sorting and eating. Yes, Mackenzie collected the most, but she is the only one that is limited to what she can eat thanks to that wonderful palette expander.
It was a great evening. The costumes, the friends, the conversations, and the food! Thank you Miller family for letting us invite ourselves to partake in an evening of great fun & fellowship.
1 comment:
Such cute costumes! Brandon and Nicholas were on the fence about dressing up this year too. So glad they decided to go for it!
I've never seen signs like that. Maybe they don't participate but had their doorbell rang all evening long anyway last year? I tell our kids as we walk, "Don't go to that door, their light isn't on." but if they were alone they probably wouldn't think about that. Our neighborhood just hands their candy bucket to a neighbor to pass out for them or sets the bowl out with the "take one piece" sign like your old one did.
Can't believe it's the last week of co-op! I have appreciated the help from Zach and Jay (and all the wonderful teens in there!)for setting up the lunch tables. Tell them for me! See you Thursday!
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