Ingenius title, eh? No play on words today. That shows you just how exhausted I am. As if running around after a toddler all day weren’t tiring enough, throw in the exhaustion that the first trimester is known for and you have me, last night at 8 pm fighting to stay awake. This weekend will prove another test of my dexterity as my brother is getting married and Tim, Conner, and myself are all in the wedding - wedding festivities galore! I’m going to have to become one with some strong coffee if I’m going to make it.
Yesterday was Conner’s second (albeit, official first since last year he didn’t know what was going on) Halloween and I just have to say how much fun we had. It’s having children that make these holidays so stinking fun! When your kids are still young, you can decide what they’ll be and the possibilities really are endless. We decided on a monkey since Conner knows what it is and can do the most adorable “Ooh Ooh, Ahh Ahh”.
Love my monkey
Ummm…no inventory yet, Conner - we haven’t even started.
So eager!
We started out with the cutest purple people eater I’ve ever seen and hit up some houses.
How can these two show up at your door and you not give them candy? This team is a recipe for success!
Conner doing the ol’ “Look over there!”-to-steal-food-routine
Chloe’s a little more straight-forward
After we left them, we headed over to Amanda’s mother-in-law’s to join four other little ones for more fun. It was dark and chilly by then - perfect trick-or-treating weather - so we hit the streets and an hour later, the monkey, the scarecrow, and Bob the Builder were dragging their feet so we headed back. I can’t believe how much fun Conner had. Every time I asked if he was doing okay or having a good time, I got an emphatic, “Yeah!” He was so polite - “please” and “thank you” at every house - and had a blast being with the other boys. Tim and I had so much fun just being a part of it. Next year is only going to be more fun since he’ll have even more understanding of it. All in all it was a great holiday - kids really do make it a million times better.
Kelly says:
Thank you Grahl family for squeezing us in and for Conner’s patience for ol SLowpoke to go with him. Those pictures are great! I love the one of you and Conner cheesing it with all the teeth, that is a WINNER! Happy Halloween, we had fun with you guys, thanks so much.
November 1st, 2007 at 5:55 am
Amanda says:
We had a great time last night. I’m so glad you guys came. I found Conner’s sippy cup in my diaper bag this morning in case you were looking for it.
November 1st, 2007 at 6:09 am
Emily says:
Look at those two! They’re so adorable! ♠
November 1st, 2007 at 6:51 am
Amy Martin says:
Awww! I love the monkey! I like that shot with Conner and Tim walking down the sidewalk. So cute!
Glad you had fun
November 1st, 2007 at 7:11 am
oh amanda says:
Cuter than cute, as usual!
November 1st, 2007 at 10:59 am
Kim says:
What an adorable monkey! I love the one of him with you, what a grin! Glad he enjoyed his first “real” Halloween.
November 1st, 2007 at 11:24 am
Kate says:
Looks like you all had a great time. And I have to say Candace, I don’t know what you’re doing/eating/ or have changed, but you look different, and really good. Not that you didn’t before…just different. It suits!
November 1st, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Cara says:
What a cute monkey costume
Isn’t it fun watching these kids grow up? There’s nothing like celebrating holidays with your child! It’s the best.
November 1st, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Elizabeth (formerly devriesthree) says:
so aweome and so cute!!
November 1st, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Dragonfly-Crafts (Fiona) says:
What an Awwww moment these fantastic photos are for your album.
They are both adorable. I would have given them a bucket full of treats. xx
November 2nd, 2007 at 3:43 am
Rachel says:
They were to cute together…My little one had a great time too.
November 2nd, 2007 at 9:32 am
Erin says:
So cute! I was torn between hoping you guys would hit my house and hoping you wouldn’t — the kids are cute, but my house is dirty!
November 2nd, 2007 at 10:15 am
bee says:
Love the costume!
And I love that picture of you and Connor… ya’ll are just the cutest!
Get some rest!
November 4th, 2007 at 3:27 pm
Staci says:
What a cute outfit! (BTW-I’m a friend of Oh Amanda)
November 5th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
joy says:
they look so cute! i’m so glad i got to see the costume live at Chloe’s party.
November 5th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Sara says:
Surfed in from Crafty Daisies. Love your blog.
Congratulations on the pregnancy!
These are the cutest kiddos!
November 17th, 2007 at 1:37 am