Halloween Parade

On Halloween, we venutured up to town for the annual Halloween parade. Josie loved being able to see all of the little ghosts and goblins in their costume. She thought she was pretty cool to be walking in the parade herself showing off her costume. She kept going "Mommy look" and pointing at other kids costumes.

Josie did not win the costume contest this year. I know what were they thinking?! I was talking to a few other parents up there and we were very disappointed. Not that our child did not win, but that we did not see a judge walk by. It was very disorganized. I saw some pretty cool costumes and they did not win. It makes me think that perhaps not every child got viewed. Which is sad for those that have really cool costumes and spent a lot of time perparing for the contest. They just had everyone in clusters by ages. They should have everyone lined up in a single file line, so that every child gets a fair chance. I do not even know who won, that is how disorganized it was.

After the parade and costume contest, we ventured up to the local church where they were having a Trunk or Treat. I had never heard of this before this year, but now I hear it all the time. This is where kids walk from trunk to trunk and get candy. The church had about a dozen cars lined up with trunks filled with candy. Each trunk was decorated with a theme. For instance, my favorite was an old co-worker of mine who made her trunk like a baby crib. It was decked out with stuffed animals, a mobile hanging from the top, and she herself was dressed like a baby laying in the trunk. It was pretty funny. I do not know who came up with the trunk or treat, but it was a really good idea. I hope they continue to do this in the future.

Here are some photos from the parade.