Happy Halloween

A few days late of course.  My apologies!

You will be happy to know that Halloween in the UK is very close to what we do back in the US- but still not the same.  You won't see any kids dressed up as cute lambs, ballerina's, lady bugs or Spiderman and Batman. They all dress up in spooky costumes- skeletons, scary looking dolls, witches, ghosts, vampires, etc.  Our boys were the only ones in character costumes- Buzz Light Year and Woody.  And although they stood out like a sore thumb, everyone commented on how cute they were and that they LOVED their costume.  Maybe we were able to convert some other parents into giving it a try! Another difference is if they do not have a lit up pumpkin outside, you do not knock.  The boys understood this rule straight away and we covered a lot of ground.  We were invited to a friends house for a little pre-trick or treat party and the boys had a good time with their new friend- Ollie.  This is the second friend named Ollie that they have.  It is beginning to get a little confusing.

All in all a very successful night!

 

Us adults even got in the spirit this year.

 

Mark rockin' the cowboy hat.

 

To infinity and BEYOND!

Look at me!

Takin' it to the streets...

 

 

We did miss the little cousin get together back home - my nieces are always so cute- then put a costume on them- forget about it.  Big kisses to each of you. It is hard being away from these peanuts during times like this. Especially birthdays- Miss Annabeth just turned 4 last week! I hope they know how many squeezes are coming their way at Christmas time.