Happy Halloween

Elizabeth's friend from school invited her to come trick-or-treating this evening. I showed up with all the kids, even Ethan, who decided yesterday (after winning that costume from his orthodontist) that maybe he would trick-or-treat today. People LOVE that costume.

We spent about an hour walking through the neighborhood. We got soaked from a 3-minute cloudburst pretty early on, so we were all wet and a little cold.

Trick or treat!

Tonight the Great Pumpkin made all the candy disappear. He is leaving certificates for bikes for the girls and $30 towards a phone for Scott. Ethan opted against Great Pumpkin this year for the first time ever.

Kettle meets pot

About 18 months ago, I chopped off my long hair and donated it. I love it short. It feels very me. 

Not everyone in the house agrees. Yesterday, Emily said, "Mom, you HAVE to stop cutting your hair!"