Halloween Pictures

Rollie doesn't have school on Tuesday, so costume day was Monday at school. They don't allow anything scary, or weapons or masks, so Rollie's costume was out. Instead, he went as a cowboy. This is Matilda (in her Little Pumpkin outfit) and Rollie before school.

For Halloween, we invited friends Ned, Vanessa, and Scarlett over, and Jackie, er. . . i mean, my sister, Lisa also joined us for the festivities. I made a bigass (Trust me. It's one word.) pot of chicken chili and cornbread. Mostly, we put away some wine and beer, and a tad too much candy. I was a little foggy yesterday.

Tiller and me. She's a fairy and I'm . . well, me, but with some icky makeup on.

Lisa held down the fort while Vanessa, Todd, and I took Scarlett, Tiller, and Rollie out trick or treating in the neighborhood. I was completely surprised with how well everyone took the experience - zero tears, despite it being almost bedtime, and the fact that Rollie had no nap and Tiller was teething.

This is Rollie at the first house, the monks next door.

Rollie taking the steps in stride.

Our little Yoda

Rollie did a great job, walking the whole way, taking the steps in stride (only a few spills), and dealing with a malfunctioning pumpkin handle that dumped his candy all over the street a few times. Todd and I were immensely proud that he sometimes said "thank you" without prompting.

Vanessa and Scarlett (as Raggedy Ann)

A boy and his Daddy

Todd, Rollie, Vanessa, and Scarlett at "The Jackpot House"

Tiller, with wand, which she held onto the entire time we trick or treated. (Which wasn't very long, because Tiller and Scar don't get candy, and there was wine for the mamas back at the house.)

My little Fairy (rear view)

My little fairy, amazingly smiley for past bedtime

Okay, let's take this picture and open more wine.