Halloween Happenings

You don't have to tell me that I'm a lucky kid. I know that I'm lucky! My Mom loves Halloween as much as I do and we think the celebration starts on October 1! There are a lot of Halloween happenings in and around the Chicago area and we take in many.

Some though, are better than others...

I just KNEW I was right to be cranky on Saturday, October 24 when we headed down to the Daley Center for the Franken Plaza. They did give out candy and had a cool craft with this playdough like stuff that turned hard but to be honest, the best thing about the plaza was the statue. Mom really likes the Midnight Circus, but sorry Mom, I'm busy! As much as she likes the performers, I just can't give the whole Plaza thing more than a 2 star rating.

I refuse to attend the Renaissance Faire without my Knightly attire, so any chance I can wear one of my Mom's costumes I jump at. Mom custom designed me my own Prince Phillip wear right down to his awesome red cape. Believe it or not, I'm the director behind all of Mom's Halloween antics. I pick the story, then I cast all of the characters, and then Mom sews the costumes. This year I became enamoured with Sleeping Beauty (though Wendy from Peter Pan will always be my first love). And Prince Phillip ROCKS! He fights dragons and gets to kiss a beautiful girl. Honestly? What is not to love? My Au Pair Gift even joined in our Holiday spirit rounding out our Sleeping Beauty theme as Malificent! Isn't she great? If I don't marry Fiona from my pre-school class I've decided to marry Mom. That's why I cast her as Sleeping Beauty.

But I digress...some happenings are so-so and some are SOOO Awesome! In my opinion, Fall cannot arrive without a day spent at County Line Orchard. Mom took me to pick apples last year and I surprised her by remembering every detail. Sheesh Mom your memory goes as you get OLD not when you're four! This place has no gimicks, just live goats, a real Corn Maze, a Moo-Choo and apple trees as far as you can see! You do it all yourself there, pick your own apples and pumpkins and cook your own hot dogs. That's the coolest thing about it! I could spend all day there! And in fact, I have.

The Maze is VAST! Word to the wise, visit the potty prior to entering...

I LOVE County Line orchard! And guess what! They're having a Halloween Party on the 30th which Prince Phillip, Aurora and Malificent will be attending! I can't wait! Double the Candy! (we still will be trick or treating on the 31st of course) County Line not only do you get a Tynan 5 star rating, I'm awarding you Tynan's Best Autum Activity!