We went to Zoo Boo at Como Zoo on 10/24. We went with Leah's buddy, Michael and his parents (our friends), Sara and Mike. The kids had a great time. Leah had no difficulty with the people in costume. She even gave out hi-fives to a few of them. She did not once try to get away or start to cry because of a costume. Progress made!
Leah and Amber both had Halloween parties. Leah at school and Amber at daycare. Amber brought home cookies- and, yes, I did let her have one. She seemed to enjoy it! Leah had a great time at her party. She brought home a bag of loot as well as a few Halloween projects. They had a parade through the school and sang songs. Sounded like fun.
Saturday, 10/30, we went to my parent's house for a Halloween "party." It was my brother's family and ours. My mom wanted to have the girls over to trick-or-treat in their costumes. It was a fun time. Leah was a lucky girl and got to spend the night at Nonna and Grandpa's house.
I picked Leah up on Sunday and we went to the pumpkin patch to get our pumpkins (just a little last minute). We carved them Sunday afternoon. Leah wanted a kitty. We had a pattern, so I did my best to help her. She cleaned the pumpkin out herself. I just needed to help with the finishing touches. She also helped me carve the kitty in the less delicate areas. She was much more into carving this year than she has been in past years. Joe, of course, did much better and more elaborate pumpkin- he is far more talented than I am!
Leah and I headed out trick-or-treating with Sara and Michael. Joe and Amber stayed back to pass out candy. Leah and Michael were out for about 1.5 hours trick-or-treating from door to door through the neighborhood, and they walked the entire way. I was shocked at the number of people who were driving their kids. It was really a nice evening (for MN anyway). By the end of trick-or-treating both little ones were tired and ready to be done. This was okay because I know Leah can't eat that much candy, and I don't really want to be helping her!
Leah: Pretty as a princess
Amber: Cute as can BEE


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