Happy Halloween!

Everyone loves Halloween, and our little girl is no exception. This year, the day started with a visit to the ER, which was thankfully short and ended very happily, resolving the pain in time for the neighborhood party at the playground. This is the second year for the party, which is sponsored by our neighborhood association. The party includes snacks, games and a costume parade around the playground.

Our little "butterfly princess" had fun playing and eating cupcakes and candy before lunchtime. Still, she was a little tired from the long painful night, so we left right after the parade and group photo.



We took a bit of a nap after the party so we would be fully rested for trick or treating later. When the time came, she grabbed her favorite flashlight and we were off.



My plan was that we would visit a couple of blocks, and make it home in time for Anastasia to have a little candy and a bath before bedtime. Along the way, we visited Anastasia's friends Fitz and Stuart who had just finished their own trick or treating.



Our neighbors were very generous. Toward the end of the second block, the candy bucket was getting too heavy for her to carry. This was the cue to head back home. Annie picked out two KitKats to enjoy before a bath to wash the weekend away.



A very happy end to a very busy weekend.