Vampires & Devils

Halloween was last night. This post belongs in October!! However, our evening was filled with so much fun that by the time I had a chance to sit down and post, I used that time to sleep instead.

Last night was Ava's first true Halloween (although it's her third she's been alive for!) Stevie and I had so much fun teaching her the tradition of trick-or-treating, and Ava had even MORE fun learning the rules! That little girl scoured the WHOLE neighborhood, eagerly walking up to doorsteps and opening her little bag so she'd get another piece of candy thrown in. It took her about six or so houses to catch on... but once she knew what to do, there was no holding her back!

The weather was great for us. A bit chilly by the end of the evening, but it was that crisp autumn air that makes this time of year so great! Little kids dragging their costumed feet through the huge maple leaves that lay orange on the sidewalks.

We were fortunate enough to be able to have my mother and sister in law and her boyfriend in town for the big night. It's so much fun being able to share an American holiday with people who don't celebrate Halloween. Was also my first time meeting my youngest sister-in-law's boyfriend. He's a strapping young fellow, with kind eyes :) Our biggest difference is language however :( I can't speak French, and he doesn't speak English so... Constance, if you're reading this - tell Fabien that he's a GREAT guy, I enjoyed meeting him, and that I hope we see each other again soon! hehe

Anyway... here's some photos of past and present Halloweens! Enjoy :) Hope yours was safe...

Stevie's First Halloween - Piglet
Stevie's 2nd Halloween - Alice in Wonderland
Ava's first Halloween - Caterpillar
Stevie was a butterly
Ava's 2nd Halloween - A little Devil
Stevie was a vampiress
Teaching sister traditions..
Nico scared some kids with his pumpkin face
Stevie - pumpkin carving