We had such a fun Halloween this year! Steve got off work early and we went into town to eat dinner together and then head over to a Halloween Festival the firefighters set up at the Palmer Firehouse. Our little Hobbit was so good at dinner and Steve and I realized how much older he really is getting! So much has changed since last year, when he was a little baby bat.
It was a rainy Halloween this year, which is odd since usually theres at least some snow or ice on the ground. But it was nice that it was a little bit warmer, since it meant we didn't have to bundle Riggs up under his costume. It can be hard sometimes to tell what exactly someone is dressed up as when they have to wear snowpants, a winter coat and snow boots with their costume. Riggs had to put shoes on for trick or treating, which took a little bit of authenticity (ha ha) away from his costume, but everyone could still tell he was a hobbit.
We ate together at Turkey Red then walked over to the Firestation in the drizzle. Riggs was having so much fun carrying his pumpkin 'bag' (as he called it) and cheesin' it up for the camera.
At the Firehouse he was instantly aware of the all the balloons they had and we made sure to get one for him first thing. He had a death grip on his balloon the entire night, but right at the end, it slipped away and flew up to the ceiling. I was so proud of him because he didn't throw a fit but just said, 'bye-bye-balloon' and watched it for a while before he got a little more candy and we left.
He loved playing all the games they had set up for kids, especially basketball ('eye-ball'). He also loved the table they had set up with 'scary' things like a big 'dragon eye' and bottles of 'goblin snot'. Then he got a balloon sword, which we called 'sting', and his little hobbit ensemble was complete.
He was pretty tired by the end and sort of walked around in a daze. He didn't even perk up when we were leaving and he got to sit on the fire engine. Such a sleepy head! Overall I was so glad we went into town and we had a lovely evening together as a family.
It was a very happy Halloween and I can't believe we're now on to November!! I'm excited for Thanksgiving and pies and family get togethers and for being one holiday closer to my most favorite holiday of all (Christmas!!!!).
Oh I love his hobbit costume!! So adorable and creative! Looks like a fun Halloween!
ReplyDeleteThat set up is unreal! Looks like Riggs knew what to do instantly. Cutest hobbit ever! With the cutest feet I might add..
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Sounds like a good time!
ReplyDeleteOh, his costume was so cute! And I'm so jealous of your fall festival! The only kid-friendly thing I could find in this whole city was a trunk or treat and it was laaaammme. We just stood in line the whole time, waiting to get to the next car for a piece of candy. There were no games or snacks to buy or anything. The music was too loud and it was cold. Haha. But Evie didn't care. She was just happy to be eating candy and walking around.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute Hobbit! Love his grin!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately it isn´t a common tradition in our country yet but coming up more and more... maybe we are celebrating it the coming years!
Thanks Nancy! It was a really fun day:)
ReplyDeleteWe were so thankful to have such a fun place to 'party' with Riggs. I just loved his costume and want to make him wear it all the time, including the bare feet ;)
ReplyDeleteIt really was!
ReplyDeleteIt was so nice, we were very thankful to hear about it and attend! There is high demand for indoor trick or treating here since it's usually well below freezing with snow on the ground. I'm glad Evie had fun despite the less than ideal set up:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Rebekka! It's always interesting to hear the differences between our countries! We never celebrated as kids but I love to dress Riggs up:)
ReplyDeleteAw looks like you guys had so much fun! Next year we need to find a fun for Halloween activities! His costume was super cute btw!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun Halloween! And haha, so good, a hobbit is a brilliant costume idea! So glad you all had fun :)
ReplyDelete♡ Natalie of LIVE TEACH ALASKA
Oh my, he's the cutest little hobbit I've ever seen. Sounds like you guys had a nice, relaxed Halloween evening! I also can't believe we're already into November, craziness!
ReplyDeleteI can't even handle all the cuteness. Nice job on the hobbit costume! Sounds like a wonderful, wonderful night together as a family! I know it's not good to wish away the present, but I'm really excited for Ben to be a bit older next year so we can actually do something.
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