Gwendolyn's first Halloween!

Who enjoys dressing their baby up in a funny costume even if it's basically only for pictures?! 

US!!

I like to be somewhat original and don't typically like to do what "everyone" else does. It seems ladybug, flower and pumpkin costumes are very common for small baby girls. (Don't get me wrong - there are a lot of cute ladybug, flower and pumpkin wearin' babies out there.) Tom and I had originally picked out an expensive peacock costume online (I've never seen a peacock trick or treating), but at the recommendation of one of my girlfriends, we decided to check out the local second hand store "just in case." (Thanks, Margie!) 

I wasn't overly thrilled with the options, but the kangaroo caught my eye because...

a.) it was a bit more creative 

b.) it looked brand spankin' new 

and 

c.) it was $4.50

Downside: lots of tan.

Upside: I can sew on a simple pink bow.

So with that we were set with Gwendolyn's first ever Halloween costume!

I know I'm her mama, but I'd like to say that I think she's pretty darn cute as a kangaroo.

We headed to Hastings to trick or treat with my brother's boys. To our surprise (and delight!), my SIL, Nikki, got in the Halloween spirit as well. She makes one fabulous cake-pop servin' clown!

A lion!

A dino!

A kangaroo!

Rarrrrrrr!

Our first house - a family event.

Can you tell we're siblings?

Love the window stickers in this house!

Gotta get the tail in a pic.

Gwendolyn only came home with one Kit Kat, but despite the lack of candy I think she enjoyed her first Halloween experience. The girl loves being outside - even in the dark - and likes watching all of the activity. I was so giddy - it's been yeeeears since I've been trick or treating (my parents made us stop when we were 10, which I think is appropriate), and it was so fun to see all of the kids dressed up and be a part of the hype in their busy neighborhood. 

Another great part about the evening was that Miss Kathy serves a delicious lasagna dinner to all of the daycare families so they can eat, dress their kiddos up right there and hit the streets abeggin'. Even after working all day, she held Gwen so Tom and I could eat before we left for Hastings around 6:00. She is so sweet, and we are so thankful for her! 

Hope you had a fun Halloween as well!

And I must confess - that Kit Kat didn't make it past the car ride home...

*smile.