Halloween in December?

Olivia enjoyed a trip to the pumpkin patch while stomach bug Caroline stayed at home with Daddy. Olivia loves a bounce house more than chocolate. It is the best money I will ever spend regardless of the price that is being charged. She is entertained for as long as I will let her jump, and it helps get out some of her energy.

We celebrated Halloween with friends by taking the girls trunk or treating. Olivia decided to be a flower and wanted Caroline's costume to match. Caroline was a bumble bee. After rushing home to feed the girls and a quick change into their costumes we headed off to the church to meet up with our friends. Robert was also going to meet us there. I had to finish putting Caroline's costume on her after she was out of the car seat. Both costumes on and we walked down the hill to join the festivities. Olivia decided to go into the jump house while Caroline and I stood outside talking to two very nice ladies.

The next thing I hear was a hiccup, a burp, and then projectile yacking from Miss Caroline. The poor lady standing next to me had to jump back to keep her feet from getting pucked on. She had skills, wicked fast moves. As I stood there covered in baby vomit I didn't even know where to begin. Those two sweet and complete strangers lent this desperate momma a hand. One of them ran to her car and grabbed a roll of paper towels while the other spread a blanket on the ground. After I cleaned up Caroline and changed her from her adorable bee costume one of the ladies held and comforted her while I tried to clean myself up. Nothing like handing your screaming baby to a complete stranger while another one helps you wipe puck off of your pants. All cleaned up and crisis averted we were ready from some candy. I was ready for a drink.

Our friends joined us and we had a great time. It was just the right size for the girls to come away with some great loot, but not too overwhelming. Robert did take Olivia to a few of our neighbors homes to let her experience going "door to door."

Thanks to the "incident" I did not get a picture of Caroline in her costume. So of course on one random December day I put the girls in their costume and we headed outside for a little post Halloween photo shoot. The cutest little bee and flower I have ever seen.