Last updated on May 5th, 2024 at 02:11 pm
This Halloween has to be the most fun we have had with the kids for this sweet and scary holiday. Last year, MM was still too young to know what was going on and B was still too scared to knock on doors and say trick or treat. We really made the most of it with family and friends. The holiday festivities started all month long with pumpkin carvings, visiting a pumpkin patch, baking pumpkin cupcakes, and roasted pumpkin seeds. The kids had their cousin stay over on Friday that they don’t see very often and that’s when the party really started. They played hard and on Halloween morning the sugar high was already starting while they helped decorate the house with cobwebs, spiders, pumpkins, and paper ghosts. Their cousin went home to trick or treat with her family and the kids and I joined my best friend and her kids next door for some traditional halloween trick or treating and a disco.
Every year, I help pick out the kids costumes and love them to match. I let my control down this year and let them choose what they wanted to be and lucky for me they wanted to match anyways. Since they are so inseparable at the moment as soon as B said he wanted to be Mickey Mouse, MM just had to be Minnie. I thought this will probably be the last year I can get away with fun characters before B wants to be something scary and more grown up. As soon as their costumes came, we tried them on and loved them. Mostly because they made them seem so much younger and I wanted to freeze this time where they want to go trick or treating with Mommy and dress up cute.
It’s starting to become a tradition to spend Halloween with our best friends next door. I still remember B’s very first Halloween with them. I love having holiday traditions with close friends and I hope we always get to spend Halloween with them. We have had the pleasure of watching the kids grow up together and see what costumes they wear each year. 
This year was a little emotional for me in terms of my two growing up and being so independent. Now, that MM relies a lot more on her big brother she runs to Mommy a lot less. At first she was a little apprehensive of knocking on the door and saying trick or treat but as soon as she realized her brother had no squabbles about it, she soon joined him and the others. It was so cute watching them run door to door together and comparing the candy they received.
I will admit I love most things about Halloween but I am a scaredy-cat and there were one too many clowns out there for my liking. It’s funny because as a parent even if you are scared you have to put on a brave face in front of your kids. Even though I have never showed how scared I am of clowns in front of them they have my genes and clearly hate them as much as I do. There is just something so creepy about a clown. I can’t believe they ever were once such a childhood novelty especially for celebrations. 
The kids felt so important as they walked through the neighborhood and kids were pointing at them saying, “Look Mickey & Minnie Mouse”. One little girl kept shouting for them all the way around the block. I know its more popular in the UK to wear just scary costumes but I loved the character costumes on my two. I am constantly trying to keep them young and innocent as possible for as long as possible. Back home, any costume goes and you can find a whole ray of disney characters, animals, various cartoon characters as much as you can witches, ghosts, and mummies. 
The kids had gathered as much candy as they could (or needed) so we headed for the community Halloween disco. We have been a few times and it’s always good food, face painting, live reptiles, and a big disco party in the main hall. MM proves she has no fear when it comes to touching and grabbing reptiles where B was a little more cautious. I have to say I was more on B’s side when MM went straight for the snake’s face, I had to step in and pull her back. Eeek… talk about a true halloween scare.
I get a little nervous when there are so many kids in one place with loud music and lights dimmed only because its hard to make kids stay close and not wander off and get lost. I am probably a more paranoid mother in this case than most but it always makes me feel more reassured that B is always holding MM’s hand and watching out for her. She was a little nervous too with so many dancing but B got her up to have a good boogy with him. 
We had a great Halloween this year with family and friends. It was a long weekend of fun and the kids were absolutely exhausted by the time we got home but so worth the memories. I can only imagine each year will get better and better as they get more involved with Halloween. Next year, we have decided to have a halloween party at our house and go all out with decorations. I can’t wait for it.
Aww they look awesome!! Sounds like it was such a great halloween for them! xx
Thank you hunny it really was a great end to half term for us. We loved the trick or treating and all the festivities.
They are just the cutest Jenny! (And I’m with you on the clown thing!) x
I hope soon everyone will be a world without clowns is a happy world. lol Thanks hun.
That looks like so much fun and they look adorable! Gorgeous costumes! #sharewithme
Thank you so much Haidee, they had a blast this year and it was great to see how much they have changed and grown up since last year and now can trick or treat properly and enjoy it.
Your two look adorable in their costumes.
I am with you on the clown thing, they are scary, end of. Even before I was aware of films such as It, I had a dislike of them x
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They picked them out but I was glad they are matching. I am too bias but I agree. lol The clown thing I just don’t get why they are ever around anymore hate them. lol Chicken I know.Oh gosh that movie still gives me nightmare after 20 years. lol
If we “did” Halloween, I think i’d take the US approach and go for a DIsney character or similar. Interesting to read how you really do “go for it”. I fear we’re simply not so enthused in this household! Great costumes on your two though. As ever, thanks for hosting #sharewithme
Thanks John, sometimes once you are in the moment of going for it all for halloween you get more into it. I wasn’t that keen last year but as the kids get older and I do more with them for it I get more over the top. 🙂 I don’t think I will do scary I like disney characters or nice fun costumes.
How cute – I love matching too, my four all love to co-ordinate which is so cute #sharewithme
Thanks I love matching my pair and as brother and sister it’s not always easy. Last year they were pebbles and bambam and next year I have a few ideas but only so many that you can do matching until they just want to be scary.
They are just too cute! I’ve never really ‘done’ Halloween but I’m sure that will change as the boys get older and want to join in with all the fun. It’s my first time linking up with Share with me this week – thanks for having me 🙂
Nobody normal likes clowns! 😉 Glad they such a fun time, I didn’t realise how many houses in our area were decorated and up for Halloween until a few people told me- I think Freddie and Sasha will definitely take part next year, it’s such a fun holiday! x
Thanks for saying that I am glad I am not the only adult that thinks that. It really is a fun holiday.
Utter gorgeousness! Hope you all had a great Halloween! #sharewithme
We really did thank you Talya hope you did as well.
Very cute! Looks like you all had a lovely time xx #Sharewithme
Thank you Leigh we really did have such a lovely holiday together and I think each year will get better and better.
They look so cute in their costumes. Mickey and Minnie was a good call on their part! We don’t do much for halloween but as Lexie get’s a little older I am definitely hoping to get involved. Thanks for hosting #sharewithme
I know I was very impressed as I was going to go for hansel and gretal for them. I think as they get older its easier to get more involved.
They seem to have a good time last halloween, aren’t they? I love that matching minnie mouse and mickey mouse costume, they look so adorable with it. I had my two kids in matching costumes too and this year they were batman and bat girl… Kids this age are just perfect for dressing up and trick or treating, aren’t they? Thanks for sharing! #sharewithme
Batman and Bat girl is a great idea. I was just saying the other day how I love them to match but it’s getting harder to think of duo brother and sister combos only a few left in my head will have to take note. 🙂
Such cute costumes! It is nice to see something different 🙂 Glad you had a fab Halloween 🙂
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Gemma x
It was a great Halloween and I didn’t expect it to be but it turned out so much fun. I wasn’t sure if they were old enough to capture the true fun of trick or treating yet but they did.
I love that your kids dressed up in coordinating costumes. Must admit I’m a bit jealous you guys made it to a pumpkin patch and were able to carve pumpkins. My daughter was Minnie Mouse too, but since we are in Thailand there are no pumpkin patches close by. A friend recommended carving a watermelon instead of a pumpkin, but I just couldn’t get excited about it. Regardless of what country we are in it was so fun to see all the costumes and watch the kids trick-or-treat. 🙂 Sounds like you guys had a great Halloween!
Oh I never thought about a watermelon instead of a pumpkin I will have to try that sometime. lol Bless you its hard when you are celebrate a holiday outside your own country I know the feeling on 4th of July and Thanksgiving in England its tough and forget finding a mother’s day card in may for my mom when uk is in march.lol We had a great halloween and I hope you did too.
What a fun celebration. I wish we had more organised activities in Holland. The costumes were super cute too. #sharewithme
Thanks Catie. It’s getting bigger here the uk but nothing like I had as a kid growing up in America. We really had a great halloween this year together.
Aw they look so cute together. I remember the days of Halloween fun with my 2. Trick or treating around the neighbourhood. Now they are 13 and 9, there was no way the teen was going out dressed up, and the 9 year old went to her friends for a sleepover. So yep enjoy Halloweens whilst they are still young Jenny xx
Oh yes the teenage years gets too old and too cool to trick or treat or they get really scary costumes and it’s all about friends and money instead of candy. lol
They look so cute. The big was batman. Again. 3rd Year running!
Nothing wrong with knowing what you love and sticking to it. hahaha Glad you had a good halloween.
Oh they look so cute! I am definitely more into the cute costumes than the gorey ones
Me too I just can’t get into the gorey scary awful masks and scary things of halloween but the rest I can love.
These costumes are adorable. It looks like all of you had a fantastic time on Halloween. I know how you feel about children being less dependent on mom. I only have one, but Little Lady excercises her right for independence daily. And though it pains me to see, I’m glad that she realizes she has choices and feels she can make them. I think it’s endearing the MM is so close to her brother, enough that she feels she can rely on him as well. It’s just a great bond for them, and I’m sure you think so as well. Thanks so much for sharing, Jenny! Always lovely to read pieces about your two little (and not so little) ones 🙂 Have a great day!
Ahh bless her growing up quick don’t they? It’s nice to have them be a little more independent but when they pass that baby/toddler stage and become little kids it’s sad they aren’t little anymore to want you for a snuggle or two. lol I am forever grateful for my two and their close bond. I hope it is always there.
They looked so adorable! I love all the scary aspects of Halloween but Marianna was just terrified of it all so we really had to scale it back. If she’s still afraid next year I might try her with a more cute costume. 🙂 #sharewithme
Thank you so much Jessica. We had an excellent time with family and friends and I loved the kids costumes and trick or treating with them this year. MM was terrified last year as they get older it gets easier to say its all fake. Sort of I am a wuss. lol
Your two looked so cute in their matching outfits! Looks like they had a fab time. We didn’t do anything this year but I’m sure next year we’ll be making more of an effort! thanks for hosting lovely, I’ve been taking a blogging break but back into it now!
We really had a great halloween this year and I know next will be even bigger. We are going all out and planning a party. Welcome back it’s always great to take a break and come back to it refreshed.
Great pics! Looks like you all had a great time. We did the pumpkin patch and ate all things pumpkin 🙂 Not to mention the air fresheners at home are all pumpkin./fall scent. Love this time of year!
Oh I need to get my hands on some of those. I love the smell of fall and pumpkin spice. It’s the best.
Cutest Mickey and Minnie ever xx
Thanks Kara I think so too but I am way too bias. lol
Awww so gorgeous, I was thinking before you mentioned it that the cute costumes dont seem to be popular in the UK.. I think my eldest would want to be scary anway haha. Looks like they had lots of fun. Lovely photos x
I do love the matching but no it’s not as common in the uk but hoping each year you all catch on there are so many great costumes to be worn for halloween out there. lol And not all scary.
It sounds like you’ve had a lovely Halloween! Especially the kids 🙂 You are right to keep them sweet for now – there will be lots of time for them to be scary (my boy was a dragon fly this year).
MM and B look so sweet together – you can tell they’re very close.
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The kids had a blast and loved their costumes they picked out. I was pleased how good they fit too. Costumes don’t always fit right for the littlest ones. Oh yes I don’t look forward to the scary times. eek
Sounds like lots of fun, and they look very cute! #sharewithme
Thank you Silly Mummy we had a great time this year. can’t wait for it all again next year and a halloween party too.
They look so adorable!! 🙂
Awww, that is the cutest! Mickey and minnie. I love their outfits and the disco is class. I really hope Matthew and chloe will be that close and do stuff together like you two do
I bet they will I just let them be each others friends and always say we love and help each other and just try to be a calm family unit. But I think they are just naturally best friends which I am so grateful for.
How adorable! It looks like you all had so much fun. We’ve haven’t gone too big on Halloween yet but I’m sure Tin Box Tot is going to be more interested next year #sharewithme
The older the kids get the easier it is to join in the festivities of it all. I bet next year will be great for tin box tot.
Looks like you had a fab time Jenny, I love the matching outfits, so much nicer than scary ones my boys always wanted. #sharewithme
I don’t like the scary ones so I will keep doing nice ones until the kids refuse hahaha
Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Lovely photos and the costumes are great. The Tubblet always wanted to be a black cat
Thank you darling we really did have so much fun together for the time off on half term and halloween.
Ah they look so cute! I am with you on keeping the costumes cute rather than scary for as long as possible! I go for cats every time. It looks like you all had a great time. Becky x #sharewithme
Oh cats are a good one too. Yes the cuter the better they have plenty of time to be scary as teenagers both normal and for halloween hahahaha