31 October 2008

hallowe'en report

Ellie was a fruit bat. She requested to eat only fruit during the day today to complete the costume.

























Nico was a black sheep, or "back seep" as he calls it. Why? "Because seeps are my favorite," he explains.

























Ami was a Purple Witch, as usual. I was a construction worker, having constructed my costume at the last second with materials close at hand. Kudos to Ami for putting together Ellie's and Nico's costumes from scratch -- she worked on them for some time.



















Ellie's pumpkin (started sagging a bit at the end there)

























Nico's pumpkin, complete with three eyes as per request
























Ami's pumpkin and mine. Ami's (on the right) was really cool. It looked like some sort of Aztec god, especially when glowing from the inside.



















On the trail... Burns Street is a great place to trick or treat. Many of our neighbors get really into the holiday spirit with costumes and decorations. So it's fun for the kids, and also for the adults -- this is the only time each year we talk to most of them.










































After the haul, the traditional lineup and a viewing of It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.



















Hope you all had a great Halloween!

25 October 2008

Where do I fit in?

I'm convinced that excepting eye color, I have no genetic input in my children. Do you agree?


















10 October 2008

Alex's Moment of Fame

For all you followers of Morningside playground, you should check this out.  

I have the coolest husband!!