All Hallows' Eve

Saturday night was Halloween but you sure wouldn't have known it in our neighborhood.  Our subdivision has large acre lots complete with long driveways (and no sidewalks) so over the years the littles and their parents have discovered that it's much easier to trick or treat in neighboring developments. We've always had at least a couple stray trick or treaters but this year our doorbell was silent the entire night.  :-(

Meg was fairly bummed when she realized that I meant to stick to my "no trick or treating past middle school" rule.  Because many of her girlfriends were headed out door to door we compromised with the agreement that she could meet up with them post trick or treating.  Before you think me the "meanest mom ever" Gavin came over around 4:00 (to escape having to trick or treat with his four year old sister) and together they watched a couple of movies.  At 9:00 she met up with her friends on "the scary chain saw street" and a bit later they gathered here until around midnight.

Now for some photos....

Meg's "let's throw together a costume on Friday night" Halloween attire....

With kitty whiskers later that evening ...

And with her three amigos at our house....

While Meg may be too old to beg for candy, there is another certain someone in our family who is not.

There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever as to the mastermind behind this costume. Jay was totally in to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles when he was in elementary school (think late 80s and early 90s) and I know without asking that he was super excited for the opportunity to buy and wear this t-shirt.  LOL!!! Fin, of course, looks absolutely adorable.

They spent their afternoon at a children's event at their local zoo.  I absolutely {heart} this photo of the standoff between "the turtle" and the wild animals in what I believe to be the gift shop.  

Isn't that the cutest?

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And in case anyone is wondering, yes, I am still procrastinating last weekend's photos.  *sigh*