Halloween 2014

Halloween this year was a little different than past years.  We had to make sure Gabe was bundled up and fed before trick or treating.  Of course he is only 1 and we didn't go crazy.  We did fight him to get into his adorable lion costume.

On the Thursday before Halloween (October 30), Gabe's daycare invited all the kids to dress up for pictures.  It was so cute.  And Gabe "happily" put on his lion hat - for pictures only.  The kids looked great and Mary was able to get pictures Scott and I could not.

Clearly thrilled with the hat on

This is the best smile the whole day.

On actual Halloween, Gabe just work his pirate pumpkin shirt and was happy.  We picked him up and headed to the Birch's for dinner and play time.  Gabe did well.  He played with Mathew while the fire pit was set up and even ate dinner.  He wasn't too sure about the trick or treaters at the door.

He did want to hand out the candy.  Scott took him to a few houses before it was noticeable that it was almost bedtime.

We said our good-byes to the Birch's and thanked them for letting us hang out.  Then it was off to the Bello's house for a quick pop in.  Mike and Nicole hadn't shown up yet so we chatted then headed home.  Gabe fought sleep for 10 minutes and then crashed.  Scott managed to get him out of the car seat, carry him into the house and take off the lion costume without waking him up.  Very impressive work.

It was the perfect Halloween for us and I can't wait to continue it next year with 2 crazy monsters to chase around.