Halloween Hoopla

What a wonderful day the kids and I have enjoyed!  Savannah had the day off from school so we had a girls day while Preston was at school . . . and then when he got home the kids (oddly enough) played together for hours before time for our annual block party.

So, right after Ms. Kelly picked up Preston Savannah and I began the fun morning!

* We started at CVS with a quick stop for a few things and to meet a lady from craig's list
* Next up was the library.  Savannah was thrilled to pick out 16 books and to be able to scan them all herself.
* Then we hit Old Navy to spend my super cash.  She loved getting a ton of new workout clothes for all of her running activities and upcoming races too.
* After Old Navy we enjoyed a fun lunch at McAlisters, her restaurant of choice.  I was thrilled that they were doing free kids meals for kids in costume. :)
* My birthday coupon was expiring at Hallmark so we enjoyed shopping for cards together too.
* PSE was our next stop for her school conference.  Let's just say she is rockin' third grade!  All 100s for averages, other than math where she has a 97 for the quarter.
* And it wouldn't be a complete day without a trip to Harris Teeter for some fill in items.

We made it home just in time for Preston to arrive car pool.  After unloading and having snacks the kids enjoying playing lots of games together and then the Curious George Halloween special was just enough to fill in the gap before the block party started.

Kids at the block party

Dave's pumpkin creation

 After a full night of craziness and trick or treating with Dave the kids were still wired!  They ventured to Katie's grandmas again for hot chocolate . . .

and then called me to come get them in the car because they were tired and cold!  But once they were home the hoopla continued with examining their candy. Check it out!  This doesn't count the 5, yes FIVE, bags of candy we have left over and the family treat bag that is already exploding from super doubles.  Good grief!

I'd say that it was safe to say the kids both had a fun-filled Halloween.  And thankfully we were all safe and warm inside when the crazy rain and hail storm came. :)  Happy Halloween!!!!