Halloween Celebrations

When discussing Halloween, Mikey was adamant that he wanted to be Peter Pan.  He only knows of Peter Pan from one episode of "Jake" but it obviously left a lasting impression.  I searched high and low for this costume.  I first called all of the Disney stores in our area as well as New Jersey (thinking my parents could always pick it up and ship it if need be).  I learned two things: 1) the Disney Store receives their shipments in on Wednesdays (good for future notice) and 2) every boy that wears a size 4 must have been Peter Pan for Halloween because NO costumes were left!  I posted on facebook my frustrations and many people recommended borrowing costumes of their own or trying other websites like EBay and Amazon.  I knew exactly what I was looking for and the cheap-o version was not an option.  We eventually ordered it on Amazon (for MORE than what the Disney Store was asking).  The excitement from Mikey when he tried it on for the first time was worth every penny.

Saturday, October 27 was the first of our Halloween celebrations.  It was the annual Perniola Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.  Last year lots of parents and kids dressed up.  This year all kids were dressed up, not as many adults.  Mikey chose our costumes.  He insisted that "Daddy is going to be Captain Hook" and "Mommy is going to be a princess" (we were able to compromise and so I was Tinker Bell).

Mikey asked to hold Oliver (4 months).  Look how proud he is.  I'm glad he is getting some practice!

 

 Oliver, Big Sister Ellie/Minnie Mouse and Mikey

Sean (Wiggles character) and Abigail (cupcake)

On the actual day of Halloween, Mikey went to Eva's House.  She took them trick-or-treating that afternoon on Lincoln Street to the different businesses that were handing out candy.  Mikey told me that Odin was a "race car driver" and Jonah was a "monkey".  I am hoping some pictures get sent along the email chain so I can add them here.

Actual Halloween was cancelled here at the Archstone apartment complex due to the weather and was rescheduled for Saturday, November 3.  Mommy, Daddy and Mikey went trick-or-treating along Fox Road while Gran-ma and Bob stayed behind to man the door and make dinner.  We were the only ones out---which worked out well for Mikey.  He got lots of attention AND lots of candy!

All in all, I would say Mikey had a successful 4th Halloween!