A Happy Halloween

This weekend was not about China, but rather all about celebrating Halloween with La Nina. It is so fun to watch her "get" Halloween for the first time. Here is the run down of events:

Friday, School Parade: La Nina's school has the most adorable tradition of hand making their costumes. Each room was something different; La Nina was a witch. This is a pre-school so the parade lasts all of about 5 seconds. La Nina did fine until she saw us and then she was one mighty unhappy witch who just wanted to go home. She stayed for the party and had a blast. Definitely, an adorable little tradition.

Saturday, Carve the Pumpkins: You know, this is risky business with a two year old. She really wanted to help. However, help which involved knives didn't look good. So, La Nina was the seed retriever. She did a great job getting seeds out of the inside of the pumpkins and we managed to get 3 pumkins carved without a trip to emergency. Success!

Sunday, Halloween Extravanga: Began with the zoo in full Cinderella costume. We left the wand home as I was sure it could be used as a weapon. Then to Grandma's to see our cousins. Finally after a three hour nap, trick or treating with the other girls in the neighborhood. This is the first year she got trick or treating and loved running from house to house around the court. She ran past me saying, "Come on Mom, next house" many, many times.

Anyway a great weekend enjoying the holiday. As this month ends, it makes me smile to know Maggie will be in our arms in two weeks. It is funny to think she has no idea of the change coming in her life. And we have to get serious again this week to make sure we are ready for her.