October is here. Leaves are changing, the air is cooler, apple cider is in the grocery stores. Fall is also a time for Halloween parties. When my sister and I were young, we hosted several Halloween parties. They were always so much fun and great memories!  Of course there was bobbing for apples. We had a big purple tub filled with water, and many big shiny red apples. If you have not tried it, I would not advise you to do so. It is very tricky. While the tub stays put the apples are floating and keep moving. If you try bobbing be prepared to get soaked and have many towels nearby.  Another crazy game we played was trying to catch a donut on a string which was attached to and hanging from the ceiling. The contest was to see who could nibble away the entire donut. Two girls at a time were blindfolded and had to stand with their hands behind their back and were placed near the donuts. The others watched. One thing that made it more difficult was the swinging donuts hitting us in the face. And everyone was laughing hysterically watching them trying to bite the donuts while getting sugar all over their faces.

My Mom also set up craft stations. One year we all made a scare crow decoration to bring home. Another was fabric stuffed pumpkins. There was a nail polish station with orange, black green and purple polish. My favorite was the cupcake table where we frosted and decorated our own.

I also love dressing up for Halloween. My Mom always makes really cool home made costumes. My first costume was a pumpkin.  My Mom said after she dressed me she couldn’t stop laughing.                                                                                                                                              

        Some of favorites were a Ballerina, Hermione from Harry Potter, Roaring Twenties Flapper, & Angela from Pirates Of Caribbean.  

Another fun celebration was the Halloween parade at my school every year. One year my aide and I dressed up as fifties girls and I brought my American girl doll!

As I got older, My Friend Olivia and I would go to her Mom-Moms house and give out the candy.  Oh yes…the candy…how could I forget!  Maybe that is the best part of Halloween!    I’m glad fall is here and I am excited about celebrating once again!