Liv's First Halloween

We had a fun Halloween weekend. To point out the obvious, Liv was a flower. She was really good to not rip the flower off her head but after a couple of hours she was done with the costume. It rained a little on Saturday so we didn't have a lot of trick-or-treaters come by the house. We put Liv to bed at 7:30 so we turned out the lights and snuggled on the couch with a big bowl of candy. Here is a picture of two of my favorite things: Liv and big bowls of candy.

Brett dropped her off at my work on Friday and we did a little trick-or-treating (more like show-and-tell). Of course, Brett and I ate all of the candy we collected. Someday she will wonder why all of her Halloween candy is disappearing and blame mom and dad. Is it okay to make up stories of candy-thieving trolls?

I hope she is not a sugar freak like me. I am not sure where I acquired my addiction to sugar. I blame the overwhelming availability of amazing candy in my hometown... places like Riddle's, Christensen's, Sprouse Reitz, Ideal Dairy, LK Pharmacy and the Richfield city pool. I have earned a regular paycheck since I was eight. I worked at my dad's auto parts store cleaning and sometimes making deliveries (on foot). I would eagerly anticipate payday (which I still get excited about) and I would cash all of my funds at Valley Central Bank and blow my entire check on candy. Occasionally, I would buy useful stuff like Barbies, purses, jewelry, school supplies and random stuff from Hallmark. Most or all of these stores were between my dad's store and home so I would walk or ride my bike and load up on candy.

I have a love for most candy with the exception of circus peanuts (sooo gross!!). I wasn't really into chocolate as a kid, mostly just the sugary, junky stuff like laffy taffy, slap sticks, tootsie rolls, licorice, cinnamon bears... I could make a list a mile long. Let's just say my picture was never on the "No Cavities Wall" at the dentist's office. I have a mouth full of silver to prove it. I am looking at my list of things to do and Call the dentist is at the top of my list.

Back to Her Cuteness... Liv loved this frog outfit from Grandma TT. It is so snuggly and warm... she wore it all day on Saturday.

We only have a couple of years to choose what Liv will be and then it's entirely up to her. I think it's so much fun when parents get excited about dressing up with their kids. Brett and I need to stop being lame and start thinking about good costumes. We can't wait for next year!