Trick or Treating for Skittles and Starburst

Once Jackson finished up with his deliveries, we gathered the boys pumpkins and we were off to get treats.  Well, to be specific, Connor was looking for Skittles and Starburst.

We often joke that he is very to the point and can be incredibly rude (at times) and it was almost to the point of embarrassment when he would ask each neighbor if they had his specifically requested candy.

A bucket of lollipops worked too.

Most neighbors LOVED Jackson's costume. It is very unique and we definitely didn't see any other UPS costumes.  He was asked numerous times about the status of a package and he was so quick to respond.  Some of his own responses included "I'm working on it" "Maybe tomorrow" "I'll have to check the truck" "I hope you like what you got" and "I'll get back to you."

We returned home once the bucket was about half full. Neither of the boys really likes candy other than the mecca, which is Skittles and Starburst.  We are fairly confident that both of them would rather give candy to trick or treaters at our house than get treats.

Special Deliveries from the Package Man

We had discussed the idea with Jackson about making deliveries in his Halloween costume on Halloween.  He LOVED it and was very excited preparing treats for some select neighbors.  Jackson provided us with a list and we prepared a box of treats.  We had the selected neighbors sign for their delivery and have retained that list with signatures.  As he has started to read, he can now read the list.

Both boys love Anna.  Jackson has probably had a little crush on her since the first time that he met her.  So, it was only fitting that he spotted her out first. He ran to get to her and give her the special
treat  he had made. 

Elsie was up next!!

Jackson has such a giving heart and this delivery helped show others how much he really was in to making deliveries and sharing treat that he and Connor had prepared. 

Getting a signature from Elsie's dad for the special delivery.

Trick or Treating at Kenilworth

We made a very last minute to check out Kenilworth's Trick or Treat event.  Woody and the UPS man were incredibly excited for treats.

Jackson was thankful for whatever he received.

Connor was a little picky about his treats.  We were really trying to encourage him to take what he was given but he just couldn't handle that idea.  He was incredibly obsessed with Starburst and Skittles.  Luckily, the shop owners did an amazing job with the candy.  There were lots of good chocolate and sugary sweet.  

After trick or treating, the boys enjoyed spending some time perusing the Playmobil selection at the Learning How store.

2014 Halloween Pajamas

We LOVE themed pajamas and have been wearing them since the start of October.

Trick or Treating at Belvedere Market

As the boys' school does not celebrate Halloween, we were looking for some additional opportunities for the boys to get to show off their costumes.  We decided on a Trick or Treat at Belvedere Square.

It was a lot of fun and not too crowded. The store owners opened their doors with treats. 

TCBY gave the boys a gift card.

And, this shop owner, gave the boys a clove of garlic. Yes, garlic.   We assume it was a cultural thing. The boys kept asking why and we did not have an answer.  We will definitely need to research this.

Part of what helped us make our decision was the Kelly Bell Band. Jackson was all over it and when they started playing and maneuvered himself to the front of the crowd.  He was helping sing along with the Spongebob theme song despite never seeing the show.   Both of them can identify Spongebob but that is the only exposure that they have as we hope to maybe avoid it all together.

Apparently, Connor wasn't happy about the volume of the music but didn't walk away.  He definitely did dance a little.

It was a lot of fun despite the quality of treats according to our 5 year olds.

Ready to make a Special Delivery

After the frantic events of purchasing Connor's costume and Jackson not having his, we were eagerly waiting our delivery from the UPS man.  The package arrived while the boys were at school and it was immediately spotted before I had a chance to put the car in park.

After unloading the package and giving the costume to Jackson, he went upstairs to start putting it on. 

Obviously, he is super happy with his decision. It took him a bit to figure out what he wanted to be but it makes perfect sense to anybody that has ever been in the car with him and his brother. It doesn't matter where the vehicle is, the boys could spot a package truck from miles away. And, who doesn't love getting packages.....

A little blurry but fabulous pose. He ran out of the house to show off his costume to the neighbors. They were not as impressed about his costume but we shall see how well he will be received on the 31st.  We may be biased but we would be totally  happy to open the door for a package from this UPS delivery man.

2014 Halloween Pajamas

Halloween Pajamas are back!