The best things about Halloween?
1. Candy corn. I know it’s available all year long, but I only buy it during the month of October. I’m the only one in my house that likes it and so far, I’m on bag #3.
2. Multiple visits to the pumpkin patch in search of the perfect pumpkin.
3. After the sun goes down, Lucas has been demanding requesting that we drive around our neighborhood to see all the Halloween decorations; twinkle lights, pumpkins, spiders, ghosts and one amazing pirate ship are his favorites.
4. Carmel apples, cake pops and other yummy treats friends are braver than I to try to make.
5. Holiday arts and crafts.
6. Glow in the dark skeleton jammies.
7. Decorating pumpkins with pipe cleaners, stickers, glue and pomp pomps instead of knives.
8. Watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
9. Trick-or-treating and hoping for the good stuff.
10. Children dressed up as Super Man, princesses, Woody and sharks. Speaking of sharks, will you please check out the face on the shark below? I love having a child! Especially during the holidays.
This post was inspired by Stasha’s Monday Listicles, a linky right up my alley! This week’s topic: Ten Things Halloween.
I’m also linking up with Jessica (Four Plus an Angel) and Tracy’s (Sellabit Mum) Boo! in the Blogosphere Halloween Photo Link Up.
Alison@Mama Wants This says
Love the shark costume and the skeleton jammies are awesome!
Happy Halloween!
Tonya says
We have been having a lot of fun.
Same to you!
Sherri says
So cute, that shark! Love reading about your fun times…
Tonya says
It certainly has been a fun month!
Galit Breen says
I heart you, that is all. xo
Tonya says
And I love you right back! xoxo
Stasha says
Yeay for pumpkins, skeleton jammies, chocolate and the cutest shark EVER. And Lucas’s smiley face above it all!
Tonya says
Halloween time is lots of fun!
Kimberly says
We have those skeleton jammies too! My son loves them!
Now I’m craving a caramel apple. 😉
Tonya says
Oh, they are so good.
All of Lucas’ jammies come from Old Navy! They’re the best.
Mommy's Paradise says
That’s the cutes shark ever, I love his face, he’s really into it. 🙂
Tonya says
Oh yes, he is super committed!
Bruna says
Mmm, candy corn, Charlie Brown and candy apples. I’m SO done – I love, love, love your photo collage:)
Tonya says
Thanks so much, I had a lot of fun putting it together.
Isn’t Halloween time the best?!
Sophie says
I love these photos! He’s such a cutie pie! I love his little face in the shark costume :))) And your pumpkin is awesome! I’ll try decorating one with the girls instead or carving one, next year!
I’ve never tasted candy corn, but I trust your taste!
Happy Halloween Lucas & Tonya XOXO
Tonya says
Wait a minute! You’ve never tried candy corn? It’s a sugary piece of candy heaven. I MUST send you some right away!
Jessica says
Now that’s a creative pumpkin. I like that better than carving.
Tonya says
So much less mess!!
tracy@sellabitmum says
Okay, now I need a shark!
Tonya says
He really took to heart the “chomp chomp chomp!”.
Jessica says
Adorable shark and I can’t help but notice the sun and short sleeves in your pictures. We will be wearing snowsuits under our costumes. Ugh.
Tonya says
Yes, we are lucky to have a very mild Fall (and Winter). 🙂 Bundle up.
JDaniel4's Mom says
I am on bag three too. I truly love the shark.
Tonya says
Candy corn is just too dang good!!
And, I’m a BIG fan of sharks now too.
Tracy @nystoopmama says
That candy corn tissue paper craft= eeep! I LOVE it. Also, look at that sweet (I mean FEROCIOUS) shark!
Tonya says
I blogged about the candy corn art project, if you’re interested: http://www.lettersforlucas.com/2011/10/shes-crafty/
It’s SUPER easy!
Jackie says
Amen to every one of your items on your list! My nearly 2 year old is in her skeleton pjs as I type.
Tonya says
Halloween rocks and isn’t Old Navy the best?!
angela says
He is the most adorable shark ever. I mean, ferocious. He’s ferocious.
Tonya says
I’ll take adorable. 🙂 Happy Halloween!
bestfoodies says
I love that you share through so many pictures…they are so cute…my son would have loved those jammies when he was little!
Tonya says
I take a lot of pictures. Too many my son would tell you. 🙂 Happy Halloween.
christina says
can’t stand candy corn and have never seen the charlie brown pumpkin show. gasp, right?!
Tonya says
Oh dear! What are your favorite Halloween things?
By Word of Mouth Musings says
LOVE candy corn!!! Last year i bought extra bags so i could still be eating them at Christmas time and then was busted by my kids!
Loving sharing everyones halloween posts – so cute. Great pics! and a big BOO to you 😉
http://www.bywordofmouthmusings.com/2011/10/howlerific-halloween-time-to-link-up/
Tonya says
I can find candy corn in my super market all year long, but like I said I ONLY buy it during the Halloween season.
Poppy says
I could take or leave candy corn, but I could take a bite of that little boy. So cute! I bet he is super excited about tonight. Perfect age.
Tonya says
Thank you, he’s still a little too young to “get it”, but he enjoyed dressing up for the Halloween parade at pre-school today and all the treats!
Kir says
his smile is so sweet it’s making my teeth ache. I swearI love you even if you do like candy corn….but this way you never ever have to share it with me. 🙂
I loved every single picture.
Tonya says
Thanks, Kir! Happy Halloween to you and yours. 🙂
Carri says
Cute shark!! I’m hoping Blake will wear his dinosaur costume tonight. If not, I guess he’ll just be a screaming toddler because Mommy wants chocolate!
Tonya says
Thanks. I hope you got some sweets. 🙂
Elaine says
Oh my gosh, so fun, all of it! Love your crafts and that caramel apple looks SO good! Glad you all had a fun Halloween and YES! Awesome shark face! 😀
Tonya says
He really got into character. 🙂 Hope you had a happy Halloween.
Christine @ Quasi Agitato says
Great list. And great pictures. I love this time of year, too. My two faves are Halloween and Thanksgiving and it’s so fun that they’re back to back.
Tonya says
Hard to believe it’s already November, but yes, I love them too and then… it’s the BIG one. 🙂
Shell says
I love the costumes! So much fun to see everyone all dressed up!
Tonya says
We had a very fun month! There is something about little children in costumes, isn’t there?
Paulette says
Oh how I love kids and pumpkin pictures! Great list!
Tonya says
Thanks very much. I hope you and yours had a happy Halloween.
Ado says
Yes I agree with no. 1 – *the* best thing about Halloween, hands down, is the candy corn!
Tonya says
Candy corn is DA BOMB!!
Rachel {at} Mommy Needs a Vacation says
Love your list and pictures!!!
Tonya says
Thanks! We had a very fun October.
Julie @DutchBeingMe says
I looooove the Charlie Brown special – and almost missed the whole thing this year because of a twitter party. 🙁 Boo!
Also, what is Lucas going to do when the Christmas lights go up? I have a feeling y’all better be ready to drive even more for those! 🙂
Tonya says
He’s already talking about Christmas decorations and is sure to lose his mind once our own tree goes up!
Leah says
Great pictures in that collage! His face is priceless in that shark photo!! And only 3 bags? I’m surprised you haven’t eaten more! Lol