Halloween Ride

This year we decided to do something different for Halloween. A few years ago we switched from going trick or treating to passing out candy. My son got older & Halloween took on a new face. We made a tradition of getting pumpkins and having a carving contest every year. We set the pumpkins out front and passed out candy to all the kiddos trick or treating. We asked the kids and parents which pumpkin they liked most and secretly tallied them for a winner.

Fake carveable pumpkins my team made @ work.
They are so creative. One made a barbie sticking out and the pumpkin said 12:01 am for Cinderella.
The bat won the contest.
(black cat courtesy of neighbor)

 This year we began a new tradition, a Halloween ride. We rode around the neighborhood to see all the houses done up in true Halloween style. It was fun to be out and about and to see all the little ones running around in their costumes. I especially love the parents that get dressed up too. True family fun.

There were a few houses that really went all out. The neighbors on the corner created a small tunnel for the kids to go thru to get there candy. I loved the bright skeleton on the other house. We really enjoyed our ride and will probably do it again. We can take candy on our ride to hand out next time.

I would love to hear how you spent your Halloween.

A Taste of Fall for Halloween

These last few days the weather has been fabulous! When I first moved to Florida you could almost guarantee a cool night by the time Halloween rolled around. The last few years it has stayed warm just about all year. I live here for a reason, same reason as most Florida transients, to get away from the freezing cold and snow. That doesn't mean I don't enjoy a little cool down around the holidays. In fact, I look forward to fire pit nights, scarves, hats, and boots.

It's a little warmer today than it has been the last few days and my favorite weather gal, Megan, says it will be warmer this weekend. At least I got a few days of fall weather for Halloween.

Happy Halloween!