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I forgot to share our Halloween pictures! 

After having watched Star Wars, the girls decided to be Rey and Princess Leia this year. It was a lot of fun to see them play make-believe and pretend to use the force around the house. Nora especially liked swinging her light saber around. 

Because of old 'Rona, we opted out of passing out candy or even going trick or treating. The girls were bummed but we made up for it by going to the Wong's house and have a fun evening. First, we (re: Moms) carved pumpkins, then we had "spooky spaghetti" and then did a Halloween candy hunt (a la Easter eggs) for them to get their candy fix. It was really amusing to see how long counting and trading candy and eggs can occupy the kids!

I have never really liked Halloween so I was surprised how sad I was that Halloween felt anti-climatic this year. I didn't think I'd miss trick or treating or seeing everyone's costumes or handing out candy, but without those things, Halloween just didn't feel the same. That said, I liked staying warm and cozy indoors and I think spooky spaghetti might have to become a tradition from now on!


The force is strong with these two

I did the middle Stars pumpkin

I'm eating eyeballs!!!

 


Some of you all might remember that Evie has been Princess Leia before. We pulled up some old pics - how cute was she?? :)

Evie as a baby

Evie when she was a little over 1 and Ian was 4 months! 


Another shot from 2012



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