Halloween Post in December?

Yes, a Halloween post in December. As I am sitting to write this, it's actually snowing outside and we're cuddled up inside enjoying chili and cornbread. I am finally getting around to posting a picture or two from Halloween which feels like it was just yesterday.

Knowing that Ella would probably not be interested in trick or treating door to door, we decided to let Ella help give out candy instead to all of the kids coming to our house. Ella wore a cute outfit from Granddad and Nana Gould---complete with black and orange striped tights and skirt and glow in the dark top. In the morning, Pappy and Baba came with us to the Farmers' Market and then we went to the playground. In the evening, Ella gave out candy to all of the kids--she would make them say 'trick-or-treat' before giving them each "one piece only" of candy and putting it into their bags. She loved being in charge and seeing all of the costumes. The only ones she didn't like were the ones with masks.

getting ready to open a Halloween package from Baba and Pappy

looking at the card


pointing to the letters and saying, "See---it says, Dear E-L-L-A, that spells 'Ella!' "


playing with Mr. Potato Head--she said, "He looks like Pappy...he has a mustache and glasses!"


handing out candy to the trick or treaters


riding her bike inside


riding on Baba's back and being so silly


enjoying Pappy


reading the potty book with Baba