Trunk or Treat - October 30

As Halloween this year came on a Sunday, my kiddos opted out of Trick or Treating on Halloween proper. We attended LOTS of fall festivals and went to a church Trunk or Treat on the evening of Oct 30. This was for my brother's ward in Austin and they really do it up big. The kids were very excited to go Trick or Treating with Madison as well. Kate even convinced Nana to go after a very LONG day of soccer "but Nana, if you don't go I'll be sad!" (btw if you are wondering my brother made the chain mail himself and went as a knight this year!) This year they had it outdoors so it didn't seem quite as overwhelming as last year's extravaganza....but still lots of candy in a very small area.
They had a haystack the kids could dig through and find prizes. Dallin found 2 whistles. Kate moved like 2 pieces of straw and found nothing....big surprise. They also had a cupcake walk. Dallin waited in line until he realized that he couldn't have the cupcakes and then took off to check out the other attractions. Kate, on the other hand, who has the WORST LUCK EVER went around that circle like 100 times before she "won" (really I think they just felt sorry for her and dug out her number). She was soooo proud of her big red cupcake. She ate off all the frosting and threw away the cake. That's my girl...every time. On our way to show Nana Kate's hard earned cupcake, we saw some people carrying a whole plate of awesome looking cupcakes labeled GLUTEN FREE! I think we must have looked like the happiest people on Earth because they told us to take one for Dallin. Dallin was soooo excited there was a cupcake for him. I never thought a cupcake could make me all weepy, but man was I ever grateful to the folks who brought those special treats. At the carnival they also had hot chocolate and popcorn which the kids thought was AWESOME! Dallin was especially into the food element.
The the trunk or treating began. Cars and trunks were decorated and kids went around "trick or treating" each trunk. If there was 1, there were 50 or more. The kids ended up totally LOADED with candy from a relatively short jaunt around the church lot. It was also fun seeing all the decorations and costumes. I think my favorite was the car that was themed "Up" and the people all had costumes from the movie. Then they gave away helium balloons or balloon swords or crowns. Dallin opted for the sword. Kate went with the crown. Kate got some fake teeth about halfway in and HAD to put them in right away. This made it even funnier when she tried to say trick or treat and smile at people. They would say "ohhhh what a cute pumpkin!" (Kate smiles and growls) "Ohhhh! a scary pumpkin!" LOL Plus she still had frosting on her face from the cupcake so it looked like some bloody vampire pumpkin. LOL
The kids were exhausted but happy when it was over. Dallin fell asleep on the couch before he even managed his first piece of candy. They are working through it ever so slowly. Kate would eat it nonstop if I let her. I tend to help a little with the chocolately pieces ;) It was a fun time! Happy Halloween!