Happy Halloween(s)

We've had ample time to celebrate Halloween octopus-style here on Cameron Mills with a happy hour, a party, and the holiday itself tonight. Each time Carly adorned her costume, it got a little easier. In fact, tonight she spun around and around like the true sea creature that she is (see "Halloween" video link at right). Here are the photos to prove it...

...it started out with a pumpkin-carving event on our kitchen floor. Don't let Carly's smile fool you, for once she sunk her hand into the slime to fish out the seeds, she was horrified.



Next, we had happy hour on a rainy Friday afternoon with several costumed friends, including the dinosaur, the pumpkin, the monkey, the puppy (sans outfit), and the bumblebee (Sully wasn't offended, despite being completely outdone).



Last weekend, all 3 of us attended Ali's costume party at Tumbles. Unfortunately, the extra legs did not prove to be an advantage on the jungle gym.




(The puppy makes her debut!)


Yes, that's Greg overthinking the toddler parallel bars.




Pre-game dinner on Halloween with Carly & Sully (the bee), both sensing that it was about to be one hell of a night. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. :)



Here are a few shots that won't be featured as this year's Christmas card photo...




Carly, Sully & I gearing up for our first trick-or-treaters (please don't comment on the "mom jeans"...I won't be wearing these again anytime soon).



Carly's neighborhood buddies tried patiently to explain the meaning of trick-or-treat to no avail.



And, finally, Carly & Dad taking to the streets to collect some goodies...with the frog, as any good octopus would do.