Rotten Pumpkins & Trunk-Or-Treat

We loved the fall tradition on the east coast of going to a farm and picking out perfectly plump pumpkins and crisp apples for pies. We were not to be able to go to a pumpkin patch this year, but we tried to carry on part of the tradition by carving our pumpkins. I knew we wouldn't be able to leave the pumpkins out on the porch for weeks like we could in colder climates, so I got ours two days before Halloween. Sadly, they did not make it... Note to self: pumpkins sitting in a tropical environment will melt/rot within 24 hours and will attract a multitude of unwanted bugs. Next year, I will definitely opt for the fake pumpkins I saw in Ben Franklin that you can carve.

We are not pumpkin carving geniuses like our friends Tiana & family, but we were pleased with how our spider and pirate turned out. We were always so inspired by Tiana's creations! Elijah's chose the pirate design and Elise wanted the spider. It was fun while it lasted.

My mother sent us these great costumes. If you didn't know, my mother is an avidly thrifty shopper and finds all kinds of deals at thrift stores. These costumes were perfect! Elise was a sweet Snow White and Elijah was a ferocious lion. My mom even sent a princess dress for me - isn't she thoughtful? : ) Lol - she is wonderful.

We met up with some friends for the neighborhood Trunk-0r-Treat which was great fun, safe, and well attended. As always there is more candy than anyone could ever eat. Afterwards, we went to one of the kids' favorite Auntie's house for hot cocoa and biscuits. Delicious!

Hope your Halloween was great fun too!