Two flamingos, Batman and a lil shrimp.

Growing up I wasn't HUGE on Halloween. It wasn't a big deal for me to get dressed up and I didn't spend forever thinking about my costumes. I think I went as a nurse more times then I can remember because your Grandma had a pretty sweet get-up from when she was in nursing school and it was the "old-classic" looking type of nurse and she would do my makeup and that part I DID love. I also remember on quite a few occasions going trick-or-treating with your Auntie Heather in the pouring down rain and we would be princesses or wear our mom's bell bottoms or something easy we could put together at home and we would ultimately have our entire costume covered up because we needed our sweaters and rain jackets and umbrellas. Since having kids though it has absolutely become one of my favorite days of the year. I love thinking about what we can go as together and figuring out how to make your costumes stand out a little from the rest. The first year Hannah and I were both mice. Mostly because the mouse costume I saw was too cute and it looked nice and warm and I kind of decided last minute to dress up too with some ears and facepaint and just a matching colored outfit. The next year was my favorite thus far. Hannah was a chicken. I got your costume at Costco then fancied it up with a little feather boas and some handmade chicken feet. I then went as a scarecrow to somewhat stay with the theme. This year I loved the idea of a flamingo and shrimp since I knew Myles would be joining us this year :) I wanted to do more feathers and really go all out. However it became quite clear that Miss Hannah, you weren't having any of it. You were not a fan of the first flamingo outfit we bought and would hardly wear it for longer than five minutes. So I compromised and got you a sort of ride-a-flamingo costume since you are obsessed with horses lately. You LOVED it. You ride it around and say "yee-haw, GO horshey GO!" and Myles we found you a nice warm shrimp costume. It was kind of difficult to see the full shrimp costume since mostly you were strapped in the carrier the entire time, but you slept most of the time anyway and seemed content and warm so WIN! We spent the first part of the evening at Uncle Danny and Aunt Heather's Mom, Rielda's house, which we do every year and then headed to Proctor with Lyla and the gang for some trick-or-treating. Han you were good for a little bit but mostly just wanted to eat the chocolate as soon as you received it and we obliged (heck it's only one day a year right?!?). Then we left just in time for the downpour to start (Phew) and headed back to Silverdale to meet up with Auntie Abbie, Uncle Josh and the boys and the fam for some more trick or treating and some laughs at their house. It was a great day and we didn't get rained on which was a blessing since most people got drenched! Cant wait to see what next year brings (I already have a few ideas in my head)! Love you crazy kids!! xxoo