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A good one

This had to be one of the best Halloween’s on the record book. And after the other day’s post, in which I complained about not having any ideas for costumes for my boys, I realized that this will be my 20th Halloween, in which I had a child partaking in trick-or-treating. Twentieth. I know you’re thinking, “Geez, she must be old.” And you would be right. I feel even older most days. But not today. The weather was perfect, no costumes ripped or fell apart, no children cried and/or fell apart, we all managed to stay together and hit just about every house within walking distance and everyone was very happy with their respective bags of loot.
Without further ado, our Halloween in pictures…














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11.01.08 · Uncategorized 25

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  1. a Tonggu Momma says

    November 1, 2008 at 2:24 AM

    I’m so glad tonight was special for y’all. And he smiled for the wig!!!!

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  2. Colleen says

    November 1, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    Happy Halloween!!! The kids are adorable and your pumpkin’s rock!!!! I know how you feel about 20 years of Halloween…I have been a mommy for 25 years. I can’t even believe it! It just went by so fast. I never imagined 25 years ago that I would have little ones at this time in my life LOL

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  3. Patricia/NYC says

    November 1, 2008 at 2:36 AM

    YAY!!! Jude did it!!! How CUTE!!! ALL the kids look so happy & adorable!! And the candy…OH MY!! I'm starting to thing the American Dental Association had something to do with starting this holiday! πŸ˜‰

    The pumpkins ROCK, by the way!
    So glad you all had an awesome day!

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  4. Kim says

    November 1, 2008 at 2:58 AM

    The kids look so happy and CUTE! Way to go, mama! Happy Halloween!

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  5. Debbie says

    November 1, 2008 at 2:59 AM

    Looks like the kids hit the jackpot!!! The pumpkin looks great. I will have to post our pics. Happy Halloween!!

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  6. Tami and Bobby Sisemore Family says

    November 1, 2008 at 5:13 AM

    You have beautiful children! πŸ™‚ You are very blessed! Love all the costume’s! πŸ™‚

    blessings,
    Tami
    Noah’s mama
    http://www.tillGodbringsthemhome.blogspot.com

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  7. Mom 2 six says

    November 1, 2008 at 12:29 PM

    Cute kiddos !

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  8. Lisa says

    November 1, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    YAY! So glad it turned out to be a GREAT night for you all….can’t believe Jude wore the wig! That’s awesome. Looks like you got some good loot too….yummy.

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  9. Dita says

    November 1, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    Incredible…….I just loved the pictures and all the costumes turned out fantastic! Hey, no callin’ the over 40 set old, missy….we’re as young as we think we are (aren’t we?)! I think I’m 24 (and a size 4 again!)

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  10. Tami says

    November 1, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    What great costumes! You’re such a resourceful mom. Glad you all had a good time…..enjoy the goodies!

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  11. Blessed says

    November 1, 2008 at 5:13 PM

    I love seeing all those happy, smiling faces. They all look so cute!

    This was my 21st halloween! I’m not sure how that happened??? I’m much too young for that!

    I’m surprisingly getting my pics posted this morning. Stop by for a visit!

    I’m glad you all had a great time!

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  12. Victoria says

    November 1, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    omgosh they are SO cute! jude is cracking me up. looking at sophie i realized that i forgot to put whiskers on myself!
    love you guys!

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  13. Denise says

    November 1, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    What a great group shot..love it! And your pumpkins are contest worthy for sure!

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  14. Anna 'B'anana says

    November 1, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    Jude got that crazy wig on! Looks like y’all had so much fun! I am so glad!

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  15. Judi says

    November 1, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    The pictures are great. Your children looked so cute!

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  16. Andrea says

    November 2, 2008 at 1:20 AM

    They look soooo sweet and You have got some SERIUOS pumpkins!
    I’m jealous…we forgot to carve ours! πŸ™

    Andrea

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  17. 3 Peanuts says

    November 2, 2008 at 2:52 AM

    Sounds like a GREAT halloween. I LOVE Jude’s costume. You must label the children. LOL! I want to comment on each but not sure I remember the names correctly. I think (and so does my husband) that our Kate looks a lot like Sophie (She is n the white costume right?). I have thought that before too. DO you see the resemblance? Did Shepherd enjoy his first Halloween?

    They are all so cute.

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  18. Tish says

    November 2, 2008 at 2:57 AM

    great costumes!!! i think jude’s is my favorite!! i can’t believe all that candy…better start making the dentist appts!

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  19. Michelle says

    November 2, 2008 at 11:21 AM

    I can’t decide on my favorite. They ALL look so cute!! And awesome job with the pumpkins, too!

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  20. DiJo says

    November 2, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    Great pics from you great night!!!!!! I can’t even imagine getting 7 ready, and clearly you did it well!!!! They all look great! I absolutely love the sister pics… They are so precious!!!! Can you believe it is November already?!

    Hoping for good news this week over here!!!
    Blessings,
    Diana

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  21. kris says

    November 2, 2008 at 7:14 PM

    looks like you guys had a blast! the costumes are great!!

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  22. Shelby says

    November 3, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    Oh, they are so cute. Hats off to you, you did a beautiful job!!! Shelby

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  23. Heather says

    November 3, 2008 at 5:40 PM

    20 years…20 years???? Okay, you look younger than some of the kids, so that is just not right… they give out trophies for that kinda thing don’t they? Or at least for having cute costumes for all the kids on Halloween, that has got to count for something!! The children look fabulous, Stefanie and the wig…oh how i love the wig. He was not as sure!

    Hope you have a super week.
    Love,
    Heather

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  24. Molly Stroud says

    November 3, 2008 at 8:00 PM

    Your kids are so cute!! Colleen had some really cute ones of Jane and Addy.

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  25. Wendy says

    November 3, 2008 at 10:12 PM

    Glad you had such a great time. We did, too. I feel like I barely make it under the wire with all the costumes to get ready, pumpkins to carving, etc. and can’t imagine having 7 to get ready. Good work! They all look adorable and the pics are great, too.

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