My husband and I were so excited to be able to attend the Halloween festivities held at the home and neighborhood of our son, daughter-in-law and little Grand Girl and Grand Boy!
Several of their friends were also present, along with their very own excited little kiddos. However, before the Trick or Treaters headed out the door, there was some wonderful food to enjoy!
Besides two types of soup and some yummy hot dogs, there were these great treats! Apple slices were smeared with peanut butter, then lined with miniature marshmallows, to give us a delicious and fun snack! The little folks at the party gobbled them up! (So did many of us big folk!)
YES!!! Beneath the plastic wrap were scrumptious homemade cinnamon rolls. . . I was in heaven!
OOOOOOOH MY, and this little dip was a major hit!
After our tummies were full and the children had donned their costumes....it was time to head outside!
Last Saturday evening, the 31st of October, was the perfect night for Trick or Treating!! The weather was a bit nippy and the night sky was clear and dark. . .making the gorgeous moon a splendid light to show the children the way from house to house!
Our Grand Girl wore the "DOROTHY" outfit from her Wizard of Oz Birthday Party (last June)! She also carried the PINK Jack-O-Lantern I posted about earlier! How very lucky for ME that she used that container to hold her bounty of candy. . . that made it easier for me to share our Halloween evening with you on PINK SATURDAY!!
Last year, the Grand Girl was pretty hesitant about Trick or Treating. . . but not THIS year!!! No sir! Not even the scary pumpkins and . . . . .
spooky flying skeletons and . . . .
tables filled with (gasp!!!!!) BODY PARTS kept her from moving forward in her search for Halloween Treats !!!!!
(Note: they have some fun neighbors who clear out their garage and set up the most amazing Halloween spooktacular!)
That's right!! NOTHING was going to stop the Grand Girl in her "Dorothy" outfit from filling her PINK candy container. . . not even a BIG pooch disguised as a witch or. . .
a scary house with BIG eyes peering out the front window and GIANT spiders hanging everywhere and two giant masked men standing guard at the front door!
OK, OK, I have to tell the truth. Little "Dorothy" skipped this house. . . . but it was pretty cool! These folks go all out in this neighborhood!
"Dorothy" preferred the calmer homes with the "non-costumed" candy dispensers!
Yep, THE CHICKEN enjoyed the cool night air and pretty much slept during the entire outing!!! By the way, his big sister wore that very same Chicken Outfit on her first Halloween!!! :)
So, as THE CHICKEN slept, DOROTHY continued her candy quest. . . .
going from house. . .
to house, until . . . .
she ran into this!!!! Sadly, the candy supply had come to an end!! It was time to call it quits and go sort the loot!!
When we arrived home that evening, I told THE STONE RABBIT how great the PINK Jack-O-Lantern looked filled to the brim with DOROTHY"S treats!! He said he wished he could have seen the Grand Girl and Boy Trick or Treating, but he enjoyed staying home and passing out treats!!! He said their were tons of little Trick or Treaters in our neighborhood, too!
I have to add this awesome picture!! This beautiful dog is GLORY. . . she's all dressed up in her PINK wings and scarf and ready to attend the party held in the classroom in which she is the "therapy dog" for many lucky children. Glory owns Michelle, who so kindly sent this photo to me to share with you for PINK SATURDAY! To read my older post about Glory, just click (HERE)!!!
Isn't she wonderful? :)
I hope you all have a fantastic PINK Saturday!
Please visit Beverly, at HOW SWEET THE SOUND, for a long list of bloggers who also have PINKS to share with you!
DANA
Awwww the Grand Girl dressed as Dorothy and the Grand Boy as a Chicken are just too CUTE!! It looks like some GREAT homes in that neighborhood and I'm glad everyone had a fabulous time. GREAT foods....love the lips with the teeth!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Darlene | November 06, 2009 at 07:50 PM
Oh those lips and teeth snacks are THE BOMB!!! The carrot-hand dip is a SCREAM.
Oh that I could be that creative!
Posted by: Keetha | November 06, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Awwww, I love seeing adorable little kids out trick or treating! Little Dorothy is adorable with her pink pumpkin!
Great pictures Dana!
Oh yeah - the little chicken is too cute for words too!
Posted by: Diane | November 06, 2009 at 08:26 PM
The Grand Girl all dolled up like Dorothy is so cute. It looks like she had fun Trick or Treating! That Dog with the pink wings is adorable too, but, those teeth apple marshmellow snacks and that dip with the carrots that looked like fingers, they were awesome! LOL
Happy Pink Saturday to you and the Stone Rabbit.
hugs, Ann
Posted by: Anne Fannie | November 06, 2009 at 10:00 PM
You have the most adorable Dorothy with her red hair. Those teeth/apple treats are the funniest food and I'm not sure about those creepy carrot fingers! Of course the little one in the stroller was asleep - he's a ROOSTER silly! They are morning types! I haven't been by in sooo long. How did 2 of your posts get by me? It's 2a.m. and I'm waiting on a cake to cool so I can go to bed. Ack...why do I wait until the last minute on everything??? Happy Pink Saturday, my MO friend. xoxo Nancy
Posted by: My Crafty Little Page | November 06, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Great post for this weekend !
love from the Netherlands RINI
Posted by: Rini Boer | November 07, 2009 at 03:15 AM
I don't think I'd be able to get myself to actually eat those teeth and hand LOL But seriously! The cinnamon rolls on the other hand . . . :-)
"Dorothy" must have collected lots of candies :-) And you're right, for a pretty little angel to be coming into that home . . . they sure turned there front yard into a grave site. Creepy!
Mizpah,
Li
Posted by: MyThoughtsMyVoice | November 07, 2009 at 04:12 AM
Dana..I always look forward to your blog. You have an awesome blog writing talent. Those teeth!!! I enjoyed each and every Halloween picture. Thank you for sharing..xo Tami
Posted by: tami kenner | November 07, 2009 at 05:19 AM
Oh, Dana, your Dorothy and Chicken are the cutest! I would have skipped the spooky places too; I don't like BOO. Happy Pink Saturday.
Posted by: Sally | November 07, 2009 at 05:32 AM
very cute pictures! sounds like a fun night. Glory is gorgeous :)
Posted by: heather | November 07, 2009 at 06:23 AM
Dorothy and the Chicken are so cute, Dana!
Sounds like a fun Halloween!
Posted by: Pat@Back Porch Musings | November 07, 2009 at 06:29 AM
Dana, I don't blame the Grandgirl one bit for her perference of the calm, sweet houses. I'm with her on that! LOL! I just don't do scary, either. She and I would have been ruuuuuuuunnning, not calmly retreating from the scary ones had I been with y'all.
And that grandson in his chicken suit... so adorable! I loved seeing their pictures, and I'm glad the Stone Rabbit was left in charge at your house so that you didn't meet with any unexpected tricks. ;-)
Glory is a BEAUTIFUL dog, too. What a great thing to be... a therapy dog. He gets big brownie points (or I guess I should say treat points) with me!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | November 07, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Oops, almost forgot to say, Happy Pink Saturday! :-)
Posted by: Sheila | November 07, 2009 at 06:55 AM
Love it! What a great fun post...looks like every one had a great time! Great photos...especially loving the lil' pooped chicken! HappyPS! And it looks like the stone rabbit did not scare away the kids in his costume from last week!
Posted by: ladyjane | November 07, 2009 at 07:16 AM
What a grand time you all must have had at the party. I loved the pink pumpkin. I hope you are having a wonderful Pink Saturday.
Posted by: Mary | November 07, 2009 at 07:43 AM
Some BUNNY looked cute next to pink punkin but those snacks, omg One of them was like eating someone's false teeth and I'm about to barf.:) Happy Pink Saturday friend, Mollye
Posted by: Mollye Self | November 07, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Your little gal is the cutest Dorothy I've ever seen. What an adorable child...
Those treats? SOOOO Clever....especially the apples...they gave me the giggles..
Happy Pink Saturday!
Warm blessings,
Spencer
Posted by: Spencer | November 07, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Oh, have mercy Dana, I thought those apples were false teeth for a terrifying moment. I can't stop laughing about how everyone loved them and even the big folks. I swear Dana, they do look like false teeth!!! And you are just about the best false teeth DIVA I know. Still cracking up!
Your whole post is just adorable. Little "
Dorothy" is a darling and her pink pumpkin fit right in. Now the sleeping chicken is getting so big. How wonderful to be with your family on Halloween. I was with 4 of my grands and had a ball. Did you visit that post. I am 70 now so I can't remember anymore...so they say about old folks. What they (who say) don't know, is I think 'others' are old. Not me!!!
I just heard my daughter say it is going to be in the low sixties at the football game in Gainesville. In that stadium, high up the wind is a factor. Brr, I didn't bring very warm clothes. I better go see what I can borrow. My daughter is so thin...sigh. Maye her hubby has something I can wear. When it comes to being cold, I don't care about fashion!!!
Happy Pink Saturday my dear friend who has access to false teeth. Are you sure those are apples and marshmallows?
Love, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | November 07, 2009 at 12:20 PM
Dana - your grandchildren are adorable! I love the Dorothy costume and the little chicken in the stroller couldn't be cuter! Oh, and Glory...what a sweet, sweet face! Happy Pink Saturday!
Posted by: Claudia | November 07, 2009 at 01:41 PM
OMGosh! I sooo want a pink pumpkin. I really don't think that I'm 40ish matters. Do you?
Posted by: Kathleen | November 07, 2009 at 02:43 PM
Sweet Dorothy and a lovely chicken. So cute
Happy Pink Saturday!!!
Posted by: Charo | November 08, 2009 at 07:12 AM
What a precious post, Dana..loved it all !!
Posted by: bj | November 08, 2009 at 07:46 AM
What a fun Halloween you had! That house was pretty cool!
It's supposed to be in the 80s most of the week. I sure wish it was cooler so I can wear my new Fall clothes :)
Posted by: Donna | November 08, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Oh, how much fun you must have had! I enjoyed the pictures.
Posted by: Mary Lou | November 08, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Oh what fun. It looks like you had a wonderful fun filled Halloween.
What a wonderful post.
ENJOY!
~Jany~
Don't forget to "Look in the Nook"
Posted by: JANY SCHINDLER | November 08, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Hello Dana, I posted Cheri' today. come and see.
We are loving this little baby sooo much. we have always had a dog and it has been almost a year since we had Babette put down. Cheri' is sure filling the void in our hearts.
I just looked at your blog again and I love your grands and the dogs are adorable too. Your posts are so good Dana. I love reading them.
I am still laughing about the apples and marshmallows. did they know how funny it is considering your infatuation with false teeth? Kidding, I know you do not want false teeth, Ha!
WHO Would???
Love, Jeanne
Posted by: jeanne | November 09, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Okay, this scares me, but I thought that was a tray full of "your" dentures. OMG. I about died laughing. And, now I see Jeanne thought the same thing. That scares me, too. OMG! I am going to be laughing about this all day.
Your little chicken and little Dorothy just had to be the cutest ones of all. Who gave out the candy at your house?
Posted by: Beverly | November 09, 2009 at 10:57 AM
This was great! Thanks for taking us along Trick or Treating with you- and my feet don't hurt a bit:)
Such sweet photos of the grands! So cute:)
Last Wed I posted some pics of our sweet little girl grand "beeing" cute out in Pittsburgh- far away from Grammy, but thank goodness for today's technology!
Have a great week!
Linda C
Posted by: Linda C | November 10, 2009 at 10:50 PM