Halloweens past

I like holidays. I cannot help it. I think it runs in my veins. So, it's natural that I enjoy Halloween. I wouldn't say it's my favorite holiday, it's still mighty fun and allows me to eat sweets without judgement and dress up the pugs. (More on that later.) And, the fact that I can smother pumpkin seeds in butter and salt doesn't hurt.

Ryan isn't really such a fan of Halloween (or any holiday), but he humors me.

So, in honor of Halloween, I thought I would share a selection of Halloween photos of holidays past.

Ryan and I's first Halloween (2001).

And, again... (2005).

You can check out last year's festivities here. We stepped up the pumpkins a notch last year.

As you can see, I consistently carve a better pumpkin. ;)

Now.... let's move on to the real reason that holidays exist - dressing up the pugs and humiliating my husband.

Franco's first Halloween costume. He won a costume contest in this costume. He didn't mind the body, but hated the hat. (I cannot imagine why.)

Last year, the pugs stuck to a Chicago Bears theme. Franco was a football player and Lola was a cheerleader. Clearly - they should have won the costume contest, but they were completely ripped off. I'm fairly certain the judges were paid off. Darn you, Petco.

This year, I decided to use costumes from the past. No need to order a custom-fitted cheerleading uniform for a pug (because I've never done that).

So, Franco will go as a gentleman.

Lola is going to be a ballerina in the tutu made by Lauren.

We are planning a low-key Halloween weekend. Carving pumpkins, staying warm and hopefully giving candy to a few Trick-or-Treaters.

Oh... and eating myself silly and making myself sick on pumpkin seeds, of course.

What are your plans for Halloween?