Halloween Memories

Today was my Halloween party at school, the first big party of the year. I was a U of M football player. Nate let me borrow some yellow football pants from his school and I used his jersey. Sorry, no picture. My kids liked my costume and I didn't get too many boos from the crowd during the parade. One of my students who is a huge MSU fan said, "Mrs. Mihalek, I like that you're trying to be a football player, but I don't really like the colors that you are wearing. Michigan isn't a good team. Haven't you been watching the games?" I just had to laugh! Kids say the cutest things!

I always enjoy looking at all of the kids and their costumes. I can't believe the time and money that goes into Halloween costumes these days! Even the parents get into it! We all just want to stay young at heart.Halloween always brings back great memories. Here is one of my favorite costumes from when I was younger. I thought I was so cool in my cheerleading outfit and my mom even put makeup on me! I loved going Trick-or-Treating around my childhood neighborhood. Our neighbors used to give the best candy, you know the big candy bars. My grandma always made cute baggies filled with candy. As I got older I enjoyed passing out candy. One year I even played my Jurassic Park cd while the neighbor kids came around, hoping to add a little excitement to their night.

Now I am older, dressing up for school and waiting for some Trick-or-Treaters to come to our door. Not much luck on our street. Oh well! It's just another relaxing night at home. Happy Halloween!