Trick or Treat on LSU's Sorority Row

As I've made it very well known here on this blog, I love LSU, and I also love my sorority, Delta Gamma.

So, what's better than being able to take Shelby down to the Red Stick and be able to trick or treat on sorority row?!?!

They've been doing this for several years and it's a huge hit because sorority row is positioned on the lakes that surround the University and it's just beautiful.

Not to mention, it's fun for the adults and kids!

Everyone participates including the LSU cheerleaders, dance team and even Mike the Tiger himself!!

Check out his gator costume!

Shelby wasn't sure at first what was going on, even though we did this last year, but it sure didn't take her long!

One of the first stops was the Dee Gee house!

As you can imagine, this is a very popular event. 

Hundreds, maybe even a thousand people show up.

It's so fun, that it has coincided with Homecoming the past 2-years.

I'm hoping that it will be the same this next year.

We went with my best friend, her sister and a few other people then proceeded to see all sorts of friends and sorority sisters.

We even saw a few of the Golden Girls!

The older girls were smitten!

It was nearly 90-degrees that day, and I was so glad Shelby didn't have a hot costume.

The little German dirndl she wore, was actually mine at her age.

My Dad was stationed in Germany so it's a legit outfit.

And you know what? 

There were no other kids with her costume!

Shelby quickly got into receiving candy and wanting to eat it right then and there!

My niece gave her a few pieces along the way, and it was on.

She was WIRED after several mini candy bars, Airheads and Twizzlers.

I was a bit annoyed, but realize it is what it is.

There were dozens of Elsas and Olaf's to be seen.

Check out how creative this is!

But this was by far the best costume we saw out there.

Sleeping baby as a mouse.

Soo creative!

Believe it or not, I even ran into my very first boyfriend who I started dating at age 14 and dated off and on all throughout college.

We're still in touch and friends.

He was with his nephew and 3 young children.

As I mentioned earlier, I was out there with my best friend who happened to have twins back in the Spring.

How cute are baby Colette and Caleb??

Shelby was smitten!

Sorority sisters..

My Mom just LOVES this event, even if it was more work doing it with a toddler versus a 10-month old.

Our day ended back at the Dee Gee where they had cookie decorating for children of alumnus.

As if she needed any more sugar!

HA!

Fun day, fun event, can't wait until next year!!

Happy Halloween!

Halloween in the Hood!

Halloween is far from my favorite holiday but it's still fun to celebrate and be festive.

This year we knew there was no way we were going to roll Shelby around the neighborhood and try to trick-or-treat.

She's too young and has no clue.

Plus, she goes to bed between 7 and 7:30pm.

That's generally when all the festivities are in high gear.

So, I mentioned to a few neighbors who have kids the same age, about getting together and getting into costume to have a semi-Halloween party.

Semi - in meaning - starting at 5pm and ending at 7pm aka babies bedtimes.

They were game and we all met at our neighbor's Shawn and Lauren's house.

Shelby was a crawfish once again.

(She actually gets to wear her costume for a 3rd time tomorrow for a parade at her school)

 She got a nap right before we went so that was a big win!

Here she is with Lauren and Shawn's dog Bacon.

 Shawn and Lauren's daughter Dylan.

She turned one in September.

 Seth and Ashley with Parker who is the same age as Shelby.

 Shelby and Stella.

Stella is 8-months old while Shelby is almost 11-months.

 Chris and Angela with Ella.

 Joanna, Vernon with Stella.

 It was a good time even though it was short.

 Raleigh and Daddy Jon.

 All the Mommies and babies.

Of course, there were a few people missing that we hope to see next year.

 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Trick or Treating on LSU Sorority Row

Since it is Halloween Eve I decided to post about LSU Homecoming and my sorority reunion later this week and move straight to one of the highlights of the weekend in Baton Rouge.

Trick or Treating on LSU Sorority Row.

It was Sunday after Homecoming and the fraternities and sororities at LSU always deck out for the game so I guess it makes sense to host a trick or treat event.

It was 3pm to 5pm, but beforehand my best friend's sister Rachel hosted a group of friends and their kids at her Bleaux Blow Dry Bar near campus.

Food and wine for the moms and treats for the kiddos.

 Crafts too.

They have a playroom at the salon/dry bar.

Shelby spent 2 days in a row there and loved being with all the other kids.

Check this out!

 Tons of fun stuff for the kids!

 I waited to change Shelby into her costume until right before we left.

 Then it was ON!!!

Sorority Row at Louisiana State University at its FINEST!

Every sorority 'pomps' decorations for the Homecoming Contest.

 It was light rain but it didn't seem to bother anyone.

Especially not us! 

My Mom and brother joined in on the fun!

I'm sooo glad they did! 

I think they had as much as me and Shelbs did!

A little girl only 3-weeks older than Shelby.

Incredible.

She was pushing this cart everywhere!

 A spaghetti and meatballs.

 Then Shelby the crawfish!

This was in front of my sorority house.

Delta Gamma.

They even had a jump house for all the kids!

 The decorations all along the row were pretty amazing!

 

Shelby's first time trick or treating.

So fun and special!!!

I really wish Brad had been there.

He would have loved it!

 My best friend and her girls and a friend and her girls in front of the DG house.

 I ran into so many people from college it wasn't even funny.

My best friend said I would.

This is Christine, a sorority sister I haven't seen since we were in a wedding 10-years ago together.

 Ironically, Claire was in that same wedding!

 And, then we saw a few other crawfish costumes.

I don't know these people at all but thought it was funny.

Her son is 6-days older than Shelby.

BTW.. Shelby had her first Tootsie Roll Pop and literally went BONKERS!!

 It started raining more and we decided to head back to the DG House to take cover.

My brother was running with the stroller and Shelby was literally hanging out waving to people!

SUGAR HIGH!!!

 Back at the DG House we checked out some old composites.

 Then got changed.

She was a TOTAL riot!!

All the members in there were laughing their butts off!

Such fun and I really believe I'm going to make Homecoming an annual trip for me!!!

Especially if the trick or treating is involved!

After trick or treating I went to dinner with my best friend, her sister and their girls.

They continued to be enamored with Shelbs and even won her a stuffed animal in the arcade.

Best trip in a LONG time!

I seriously can't wait to go back!!!

Happy Halloween!!!