I've always required all 3 kids to trick or treat at home. They are allowed to invite friends, but must stay in our neighborhood. This has worked well to avoid running all over and feeling some level of safety for the kids on Halloween.
This year, as Ellie approaches 18, after a long discussion and back and forth, we agreed to let her go to friends in another part of the county to enjoy time with her friends and trick or treating. It was a little hard on me.
All 3 kids also went out at different times and so I didn't get the traditional picture of the 3 of them together dressed up. It makes me sad. I hope that when they are older they remember time with their siblings on halloween. I believe that relationship is one of the most important in a lifetime.
Ellie and her boyfriend were skeleton cowboy/cowgirl. Ellie demonstrates her artist skills with beautifully applied makeup for the occasion. She also puts together great outfits with minimum bought pieces.
Max was a Banana again. He didn't really care much about the outfit, just going out with his friend to collect candy. I was happy not to buy another outfit, so I didn't push for something new.
Clair came up with a creative idea and how to execute it. She was "The Candy Monster." This was a variation on the Cookie Monster, inspired by her brother's consistent candy theft over the years from her stash. I helped a little with the build, but It was largely her. I simply sewed the pillowcase inside upon her request. As she trick or treated, she collected candy in the mouth of the monster- eliminating the need for a bag or bucket. I thought that was pretty genius.
