Halloween Day

first, i must say i really had a hard time with Halloween this year because the scary stuff was really scaring diedre in stores. i wasnt sure how i'd handle explaining that to her if we went trick or treating. it was a little scary at times, and derek said "i'm definitely going to have to sleep in her room tonight!" Special thanks to Auntie M for the great costumes! here are the pictures in three parts:

Halloween Hoot (put on by Community services)

cinderella ready for the ball

she even let me do her hair for the event :)

making a pumpkin

bouncing in the castle

monkey (ezekiel) stands up without touching anything

my two sweeties

i love how you can see his whole getup (tail included)

he really loved that activity square

diedre under a parachute

Trick or Treating with friends

her first house

diedre and her very special friend that she loves really so much david (her words, not mine)

Kidz Karnival Night (Halloween alternative night put on by our church)

getting instructions

looking very cautious

see the video once he got the hang of things


scooting

diedre scores a goal

her eyes light up when the music starts.

she danced!

i love the look of delight on her face. she loves music and loves to dance and we love watching her do it!