Halloween Miracle

Tradition in our little yellow house dictates very specific Halloween activities, including trick-or-treating at The Grumps and attending a fabulous party with their neighbors.  Unfortunately, The Grumps were out of town for Halloween this year, so we were on our own.

On the big day, we dressed The Princess in her punk rocker costume - complete with pink hair and a studded dog collar as her belt - and sent her off to school.  When she got home, The Hubbs took her to a local state park to blow off some steam while I finished up my work day.

And then we freshened up her look and headed outside.  We made a face, and she mimicked it.  Right into the camera.

Proud doesn't even begin to describe this moment.  She's looking into the camera.  She's mimicking a face we've made at her seconds before snapping the picture.  She's doing both things AT THE SAME TIME, as the result of an implied request.

I never would have thought it was possible.  Just another example of how much and how often my girl knocks my socks off.

Halloween: An Evening In Pictures

As always, we had a great time trick-or-treating in the little old neighborhood where I grew up.  After the candy run, Umpa got home from work and we all went outside to play in the yard for a while before heading over to Miss Anita's house for the annual shindig.

Nana, I have to tell you, The Princess's costume was a huge hit.  Everyone loved it, and they were all amazed when I told them you had made it yourself.  Thanks again for all the work you put into this one-of-a-kind, beautiful dress.

Let the candy coma begin!