This October has been a little different in that we haven't done a couple of our normal traditions for various reasons. For instance we waited to go to the pumpkin patch until it wasn't so blazing hot and it never really ever got cool enough for us to go and then Kenny went to market and then time just got away from us. And then last week we were unable to go to Trick or Treat on the Row which I am so so so sad about. We have gone every year but this year Elle had a birthday party for one of her closest friends that she couldn't miss so I was just going to take Walker. But then the weather was terrible and they moved it to the stadium and it wasn't even on sorority row and it was really chilly that evening so I ultimately decided not to go. I am saying all this because on Sunday we had our church's Fall Festival and this was the first time that the kids got to wear their costumes.
Both of them have known what they wanted to be this Halloween for almost a full year. Elle decided on Elphaba after seeing Wicked last year and Walker wanted to be Catboy from PJ Masks. They were very excited about their costumes and we were excited for them!
Elle was all in and wanted to be painted green which was quite the undertaking and thankfully we were both eager to get started and started early because we needed some extra time. I have a whole new respect for those make up people doing the green make up every day! But it was really fun and we were both happy with the finished product and she was super excited for her friends to see her! Then right before we left for the festival we found out her friend Ella had decided to go as Glinda as the last minute. So that was really fun! Walker was loving his Catboy outfit and saw lots of his friends at the festival. We rode the hay ride and both kids won something in the cake walk. Walker got his face painted which I couldn't believe! He normally never lets anyone paint his face! And then they had the costume parade and Elle won in the scariest category! I know she wasn't scary but the others were like "cutest" and "best baby" so she was so happy with the win and we were happy for her! We all ate chili and hotdogs before hitting up the trunk or treat cars and going home for quick showers and bed. Always a fun night.
The before but still in character.
Now she is green and feeling truly "wicked."
My little Catboy from PJ Masks and his Gecko accomplice!
He was doing a move or trick here.
Elle with her friend Collier who was Lucille Ball from the chocolate episode.
She comes up with the craziest things sometimes!
Walker getting his face painted by our friend Sarah for maybe the first time ever!
Family Halloween picture at the Fall Festival.
Glenda and Elphaba and Ann from The Greatest Showman!
Costume parade.
I walked with Walker during the parade.
Bailey won for best baby or cutest or something and she was not happy at all about standing up there! I love this picture so much because Elle is so happy and Bailey is so mad.
Group of winners!
Walker and his friend Jon Kyle.
Walker and his friend Hawkins.
And of course we had to get a picture with sweet Grace!
Checking out some of his candy.
Elle with her friend Cathryn.
Audrey, Elle and Bailey.
Going on the hayride with the boys.
Sweet friends. Elphaba and Glinda.
