Claire's First Halloween

We had such a fun Halloween! We've always been big Halloween people, but having a baby took things to whole different level. 

 We took Claire to the pumpkin patch a couple weeks ago. They had so many gorgeous pumpkins of all shapes and sizes! Claire wore the pumpkin corduroy jumper I bought for her last year right after I found out she was a girl. So special to see her finally wearing it! When we were taking pictures, people kept stopping and walking over to see our little pumpkin...she was quite the star! Yes, I know that's bragging, but what's the old saying? It ain't bragging if it's true?!?

I think Claire was a little overwhelmed by all the pumpkins and people. She was very serious and wouldn't really smile much. I think she enjoyed it though!

Luckily, smiling wasn't an issue on Halloween itself... :)

Claire was a pumpkin for Halloween! Her costume was so cute! My mom and I tried it on her a few weeks ago and she threw a little fit, so I was worried she might fuss on the big day, but she actually didn't mind at all. She even kept the hat on! She looked so precious! 

We went to my parent's house for pizza, pumpkin cookies, and a little trick or treating with Gracie (aka Minnie Mouse)! The girls were so cute together. After awhile, we came back home to pass out candy to our neighborhood trick or treaters. Several families in our neighborhood throw this big Halloween block party every year. They block off the street, rent bouncy houses, play music, and serve food. It's really neat! Every Halloween our neighborhood sounds like a club! We thought about walking over there with Claire but she was tired and we thought it might overwhelm her a bit. Next year for sure!! Our little pumpkin got to Facetime with her Gigi and Poppy and then went to bed! 

Getting a good picture of both of them was impossible!

 Sweet cousins

Tired pumpkin

We also got Boo'd! Have you heard of this tradition? One morning earlier this week there was a cute container full of candy and Halloween-themed treats on our porch. It's called Boo'ing, and once you've been boo'd, you're supposed to Boo two other people. Just another reason I love our little neighborhood!

Claire's first Halloween was so great! It's so special having a child for all of these holidays. It's something I always dreamed about and I'm enjoying every minute!