This year, we did the normal pumpkin carving and decorating as we have each year with our girls.
The girls love to pull out the pumpkin guts and explore.
This year, we decided to incorporate a new little holiday tradition. Nick and his Mom painted ceramics during his childhood, they painted some for a variety of holidays and she's kept them over the years. She displays them and cherishes and I've always admired her thoughtfulness and simple ways she captured a moment and everyone is able to admire it each year. So, this year I wanted to create the same with my girls; I picked up some fun pieces, paint and brushes and made a fun craft night for the the family. We each painted our own ceramic pieces.
The girls loved seeing their artwork displayed. I can't wait for our Christmas ceramics party and enjoying seeing their faces as we break out our paint and brushes again.
Another fun Halloween treat we took the girls to was the Hot Air Balloon Trick or Treat party! This was such an amazing experience and one that I will always remember. The event was held at the Talking Sticks Resort in Scottsdale and showcased about 30 hot air balloons. Each owner of the balloon handed out candy to all the trick-or-treaters along with other games and goodies. The kids were amazed just as much as we were.
My little pirates!
The day of Halloween I was able to help out in Sofie's first grade classroom with the classroom Halloween party. It's these moments that I adore; seeing Sofie in her element and how well she does in class makes me so happy and proud of her.
Here is Sofie's first grade class-
The actual Halloween festivities were fairly low key compared to all the other events. The girls loved walking the neighborhood and asking for candy in their best pirate voices! "arr matey"
They even found a house with a mock Jolly Roger!
I was playing the part of some sort of 1920's flapper girl and Nick was my dapper gentleman.
All in all, this year was a fantastic Halloween Allen Spooktakular!
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