Snow White's Expedition
Gracie (also known as the princess Snow White) had a wonderful time tonight collecting candy from willing participants, on the arm of none other than, "Indian Jones." At least if you ask her that's what she would say Daddy was dressed up as.
Her day has been sugar filled, and she is loving every minute of it. She went from an adorable bee this morning to a shining princess this evening.
Daddy had the brilliant plan of going to Fox's for pizza before trick or treating, but after we waited 10 minutes without being waited on and saw the massive line of people waiting (and waiting) to pick up pizzas; we changed our strategy. So, we headed to McDonald's--where everyone else was!
After a quick lunch and a speedy stop in Family Dollar (to find a flashlight, and I also got her a flashing princess necklace that she LOVED) we went home to dress the princess.
We decided to go back to the same neighborhood as last year, and it was just as much fun; and just as much of a climb. I kind of lucked out though, I drove the car along every so many houses so we could avoid last year's potty incident (she gets to the very top, our car is at the very bottom and decides she has to go potty. I sprint down the hill and meet she and daddy half way and we barely make it to the Rite Aid at the bottom of the hill and get her out of her kitty costume! Whew!).
Gracie actually got so much candy that I had to dump her container once!
We allowed her to pick 3 small paces to eat when we got home. Then we gathered in the living room and watched "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown," a fine Shipley tradition. We also gave Gracie our treat: the Sleeping Beauty DVD she has been wanting so badly. I think her eyelids collapsed somewhere around 10pm.
It was a fine family evening. We hope all of you had a Happy Halloween as well :)
I put all of the pictures together for you to see below. Enjoy!
Her day has been sugar filled, and she is loving every minute of it. She went from an adorable bee this morning to a shining princess this evening.
Daddy had the brilliant plan of going to Fox's for pizza before trick or treating, but after we waited 10 minutes without being waited on and saw the massive line of people waiting (and waiting) to pick up pizzas; we changed our strategy. So, we headed to McDonald's--where everyone else was!
After a quick lunch and a speedy stop in Family Dollar (to find a flashlight, and I also got her a flashing princess necklace that she LOVED) we went home to dress the princess.
We decided to go back to the same neighborhood as last year, and it was just as much fun; and just as much of a climb. I kind of lucked out though, I drove the car along every so many houses so we could avoid last year's potty incident (she gets to the very top, our car is at the very bottom and decides she has to go potty. I sprint down the hill and meet she and daddy half way and we barely make it to the Rite Aid at the bottom of the hill and get her out of her kitty costume! Whew!).
Gracie actually got so much candy that I had to dump her container once!
We allowed her to pick 3 small paces to eat when we got home. Then we gathered in the living room and watched "The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown," a fine Shipley tradition. We also gave Gracie our treat: the Sleeping Beauty DVD she has been wanting so badly. I think her eyelids collapsed somewhere around 10pm.
It was a fine family evening. We hope all of you had a Happy Halloween as well :)
I put all of the pictures together for you to see below. Enjoy!
You are such a beautiful princess, Gracie! I can't believe that mommy and daddy only let you have three pieces of all that candy. I've eaten my share of candy in the past several days too.
ReplyDeleteGracie, you make the most beautiful princess I've ever seen!
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