Our first Halloween

So October was another busy month. We had a couple Halloween events and then Halloween itself. So I have to admit that during the 2+ year wait, I went nuts buying Halloween costumes with the post Halloween discount. I thought I had picked up various sizes but it turns out that most were 2/3 so we decided to switch around for different events.

Well, we started with an event at a Richfield Nature Center with other children adopted from China. She dressed as Snow White.

Then we went to the Elm Creek Nature Reserve with the family (grandma, grandpa, uncle Jeff, and cousins Garrett and Aislinn). This one we also went with Snow White.

Next was the party at dance class. She was Minnie Mouse for this one.

Finally, Halloween. We started with a parade for the daycare center at my work. She looked adorable but she was a little overwhelmed by all of the people watching. Most workers at Best Buy look forward to the Halloween parade to see all of the little ones dressed up. She did smile and wave once she saw me. She was Belle (from Beauty and the Beast).

After work, we headed to the Minnesota Zoo with Jeff, Amy, Garrett and Aislinn for a members only event. It was pretty cool and they handed out some candy but also had other snacks and play items.

Last, we ended up trick or treating in Apple Valley near my brothers house. The first house she was a little confused but at the second house she turned around and gave me the biggest smile once she saw the candy. By the fourth or so house, she would leave one house and ask to be carried but once she saw the next house with lights on she would say "house" and "I walk" so I could set her down to go to the door. She carried the pumpkin around the whole night and no one could even look at it without her saying "mine". It was so cute to see her excited and enjoying this fun holiday. Now I just need to figure out how to smuggle out the candy since there is way too much. Malia on a sugar high is not a good thing. I hope everyone was able to enjoy their Halloween, I know we did!!!