Halloween is our favorite holiday. Since the girls were little, we would take our time finding the 'right' costume. I loved it when I could pick their costumes but I loved it even more when they were able to decide for themselves. Over the years, my two gems have come up with some outrageous, scary, and original Halloween outfits. This year, Amara did a group costume with her friends; A loca Goldilocks and the 3 bears; one who was a bit crazy themselves (that would be Amara- she is who came up this version). Havana was a flamingo. Super cute, original and fun.
We have always done trick or treating with friends. This year, the group grew quite a bit. Eleven teens, who I fed before they headed out. It may have been a bit much, hard to navigate so many. But they mostly had fun.
I was a bit disappointed that my gals were too grown to need me to walk with them, as they knocked on doors down by Hercules by the Bay. That part was a bit sad for me. I decided next year, before Amara goes to college, I am tagging along! Halloween has always been a friend thing but also a family thing and this year, I was reminded once again, that my two gems are quickly approaching adulthood. I want to make as many more memories as possible.
While they are growing up fast, they still are kids. They still counted their candy as soon as they got home, a long standing competition to see who got the most. Through repeated telling, they relived a neighbors haunted house that gave them all the spooky chills, when we stopped on our way home for one last trick or treat. They went to bed tired but happy. Halloween is supposed to be scary, and it is, but it also makes the heart smile as well.
