Halloween 2010

Halloween this year ended up not going at all as planned for us. We were supposed to Trick or Treat with some of our good friends at home, but Saturday we got a call from TAG’s sister with some not-so-great news. Their grandmother’s health had taken a turn for the worse & she ended up passing away that late night before we could get there. We woke up early Sunday morning & headed straight to Brooke’s house. Ruth had been very sick for quite a while & she was suffering in the end. It really was for the best because she is not in pain anymore. Although, it’s always hard to lose a loved one. We made the best of the day knowing she is better off in a much better place & went Trick or Treating Sunday night. With my mind all over the place that morning as I was packing the kids’ clothes, I only brought part of Averly’s Halloween costume so we had to improvise with what we had. She originally had a black turtleneck & black tights to go under her Love Bug costume, but I went off & left them. I think she still looked super cute though!

My little Love Bug. When I bought her costume, I thought it was a Lady Bug but after looking at it, I noticed the spots on the back were heart-shaped. So I guess it’s a Love Bug. That’s what we called her anyway!



Riley, the Friendly Dragon, with his Aunt Brooke.



Even though Riley has been around for 3 Halloweens now, this year was his first time to Trick or Treat. His first year he was only 2 months old & last year we were out of town. He didn’t really know what to think in the beginning, but once he saw what he got when he said “Trick or Treat” he was loving it!



He was so sweet & wanted to share his candy with Averly.



Mrs. Rhonda made the mistake of letting Riley grab hand-fulls of candy straight out of the bowl! Haha!



Then we let Averly dig in too.

 

She only thought she was getting something good!



I love this picture of Averly. She found a mirror & started smiling so big at herself. She would pat it too. Talk about precious!



Despite the circumstances & passing of TAG’s grandmother, we had a good Halloween for Averly’s first & Riley’s first time Trick or Treating.



I really hate that TAG didn’t get to tell his grandmother good-bye, but he is doing ok knowing she is at peace. She will definitely be missed!