Halloween

Planning for holidays, while overseas, takes a lot more time than it does in the states. I'm getting better at it, but I still over estimate how much time I have to get something done. Thankfully, this year I was able to get Elly's Halloween costume here on time. It's not like we can run down to Wal-mart, Freddy's or Target and pick from a mass of costumes. The PX does get some costumes in (actually, much more this year than I've seen in the past), but every other American is shopping there as well, so most likely Elly would be just one of many little butterflies, angels or witches running around. I like to try to get her something unique so I scoured websites for cute costumes. I finally narrowed it down to a lady bug, bumble bee or what I actually chose....a cute little strawberry :)

We had to get some pictures with our little strawberry before heading out to Patch for Trick-or-Treating. She wasn't sure what it was, but was excited for it anyhow :)

She was ready to go!!

This was the only picture I was able to get with the little hat on Elly. She wouldn't keep it on. I have no idea what had her so tickled in this picture, but she sure had a grin on her little face.

Catching a ride "up o' Daddy".

We saw our neighbors while we were Trick-or-Treating. Elly loves them! Linnea was holding her here.

Elly said she wanted to see this bear, but when Sam got close she did everything she could to get away from it :)

Back at home she was checking out the candy she got.

Elly keeps talking about wanting to do this again. I'm trying to explain to her that it's just once a year, but that's a hard concept for a 2 1/2 year old to grasp. At least I know she had fun and that's what it was all about anyhow. Until next time...