Dress Rehearsal
The kids had decided months ago what they wanted their costumes to be (Eli decided last Halloween), so they were quite excited to try on costumes and prepare for all things Halloween. Pieces of previous years' costumes also made appearances this month as part of the dress-up practice.
A hat from one of Dad's costumes + Pete the Cat glasses + giraffe gloves = Eli's rest-time outfit
Dressing up as "Dr. Cow" at play group
(the doctor has to clean up his own exam room, hence the vacuum)
Sideways pumpkin-bucket-head at bathtime
A very excited "hop" (bunny)
Eli the bat
Parties!
Some of our favorite Halloween traditions involve a Halloween party with the "Aquamom" group and pumpkin-carving with a few of my college friends and their families. Each year has grown a little more wild and exciting as families have grown and the "big" kids are more active participants in the celebrations. Eli also had his first class party this year - complete with costumes, cookie decorating (and eating), and games.
Bunny nose and whiskers complete Evelyn's ensemble
The Brasel "B" page from an animal alphabet book: a bunny, a bear, a bat, and a butterfly
A bear with his favorite little bunny
Ready to decorate some cookies
Yum!
What a great looking class!
The Main Event
By the time actual Halloween rolled around, some adults in our house were feeling a little Halloween-ed out, but the kids' enthusiasm helped us all rally. We braved the cold (really cold...like, trick-or-treat-in-your-snowsuit cold) to visit our neighbors and collect yummy treats. As an extra-special treat this year, Grandma and Grandpa were here to join the fun.
Good thing her snowsuit is pink
Bundled-up Bat
Trick-or-treat!
Snuggle bunny
Glow-stick bath to warm up from the cold
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