The night before halloween

We turned on some music and let the kids dance around the living room and the Casper Slide came on and they had the best time dancing to it!

Kenzie carving her BOO pumpkin

We made a Boo pumpkin and some kind of spaceship from Star Wars. I think Kylan said it was a Tia ship but of course I could be wrong on that!

Kylan thought the inside of the pumpkin was disgusting and slimey!

One of our family traditions is to make caramel apples while we carve our pumpkins.

Caramel Apple Cupcakes

This is such a yummy fall recipe that I decided I had to share it with everyone that I know and love!  As Makenzie said, "Mom, they are the bomb dot com!" and she had a friend over and she said that they were "delicious" and Kylan didn't say anything because he had his mouth full and wanted more. You have to try them and let me know how they turn out.

CARAMEL APPLE CUPCAKES:

1 package spice or carrot cake mix

2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (we used apples we had on hand and left some of the peel on)

PREPARE cake according to package directions - but fold in the apples. We used applesauce in place of the oil in this recipe. Bake according to cupcake directions. (350 for about 20 min.)

20 caramels (I used the KRAFT brand)

3 TBSP milk

1 cup finely chopped pecans OR other toppings - such as candy, sprinkles, coconut, etc.

Popsicle sticks (we needed about 24)

In a microwave safe dish, put the unwrapped caramels with the milk. Heat on high for 30 seconds and then stir. Continue until all the caramels are melted. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Spread over each of the cupcakes. You can turn the cupcakes upside down or keep them right side up. Sprinkle with toppings. Insert a stick in each one. Makes about 2 dozen (at least ours did)