Lady Bug's First Halloween

It seems just like yesterday we celebrated Violet's first Halloween. I couldn't believe how much more snug this costume was on Elsie, particularly around the face but I suppose she is a month older than Violet was when she wore it.

Violet and I started the Halloween festivities first thing in the morning.  Pumpkin (shaped) chocolate chip pancakes.

 Then we made sugar cookies

She wore her costume all day, even to the store which she loved doing. 

That night we were invited to Jami and Spencer's party in their cul de sac. 

Although I wanted to do the whole family themed costumes for us all, it didn't work out this year. So I threw this little number together and went as Missy "the missile" Franklin. She's from Denver, and she's awesome.

Erik went as Indiana Jones, he had everything but the coat and literally on our way to the party, ran into Savers. I was kind of bugged because we were already running late and knew he'd never find one. Literally 3 minutes later he walked out of Savers with this jacket on. He kills me, things always turn out that way for him. 
Violet was our busy little bumble bee. She wouldn't keep her antenna's on, but looked bee-autiful anyway

Navi was a little piggy, she and Violet are best buds and love each other especially after we lived with them for a few days

 Annie and Sophie (7 mo), Rachelle and Brooklyn (15 mo) and Elsie (almost 5 mo) all little lady bugs. (I tried to fix our eyes, didn't work out too well)

 Violet had the best time trick-or-treating. I was so sad I had to feed the baby right as the dad's were taking the kids around so I didn't get to see it first hand, but Erik said she really got the hang of it, went up to the door with just Navi and she'd knock ever so lightly on the door and say "trick-or-treat!" over and over.

 We had a great time chatting and eating soup and candy to our hearts content

 Highlands Ranch has got to be THE best place to go trick or treating, the houses are really close together and you can hit up so many houses in a matter of minutes! The older kids went out and came back in the time we were there (probably about 1.5 hours) and literally had a pillow case FULL.

 Elsie was a dream baby, she sat in her car seat in the stroller the majority of the time and didn't make a peep, she didn't mind her costume one bit, she even fell asleep without me even realizing it

 My little bugs ended the night giving each other hugs and "wuving" each other

Happy Halloween!