Pre-Halloween Haps

Given the weather on the "real" Halloween, October 31, was a HORRENDOUS Elsa-inspired mess, I'm thrilled we got it together (amazingly) and participated in the Milford Main Street trick-or-treat. 

Though Will's costume wasn't quite as elaborate as years past (here and here), he still got in the spirit, with a little help from Disney on Ice and the cotton candy tchotchke. 

Anna's marvelous togs were provided by Gramma Betty.

Since our real Sven is dog reindeer aggressive, Olaf has to pull the sled.

Thankfully he had some grog in this to-go cup.

And then, my sister wife, Jaclyn, nestor Will, and I took on the grand event.

Ryan's costume was eerily familiar.

 Jack was awarded best supporting role as Farmer.

And once again, we marched down Main and slipped into line at random intervals.

It was fun(ny).

Lucy Anna did some walking crawling.

And, three members of the OG represented.

Mason, Maizey and Jack.

Once she tired of walkcrawling, 

Lu took it all in from the sled.

And Elsa sang a few bars,

though luckily her powers hadn't reached full potential .

After a jaunt to the YMCA, Elsa and Farmer gave Olaf a break 

and ferried Anna home.

Happy Halloween indeed.

(And that day I gave thanks for to-go cups, like-minded neighbors, a husband with a sense of humor, unseasonably warm autumn weather, and hot-n-ready pizzas.)

Fall follies

My family of four is establishing traditions without even trying. In the last couple of weeks we've attended our third autumn Milford Community Picnic and third closing day at DQ. I remember last year so vividly that I can't believe the photos. Maizey is such a baby. And Lucy?! (Not to mention our first year.)

The horses were back (Maizey was NOT thrilled at having to wait in line to ride, however).

And Lucy had her first mounted equine encounter.

Not quite how she imaged it, I guess?

Bean bags were back.

But this time Lucy was around to annoy Maizey get in the way.

Grrrrrrrls.

Dad played interference.

And Lu moved on to other endeavors.

Happily, this year we shared the tradition with BFFs Jack, Ryan and Jaclyn. (Otherwise known as Nestor Will's other family - and my sister wife.)

 (that's Ryan peeking through Jaclyn's legs)

After all the dancing, Jack went to get Maizey some juice.

Alone. (Adorbs, right.)

While she warmed up the sack. 

I could spend hours captioning these, if I had hours to spend. But, I don't.
In short: competition master Will was WAY into it. Jack was WAY into Will. Maizey was WAY into Jack. And the crowd was way into the toddlers trying to compete.

  

(Will's face?)

I don't know who had more fun. Us watching or them running.

Happy Halloween!

Given that today's weather (100% chance of rain, from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.) is likely to dampen tonight's trick-or-treat action, I'm thrilled that the girls and I got to have a little pre-Halloween fun yesterday.

After the impromptu costume photo shoot, we scooted off to the Milford Library Halloween celebration. Though the gets were a lil lame (bookmarks and animal crackers), the costumes and crafts were enjoyed by all.  

(It's written all over Maizey's face, no?)

Jack was there. Reprise costume of 2012...

 And Lucy. 

And pal Sam.

My glue-stick-lovin' gal got it on with some holiday crafting...

 And perfected the trunk-hold-back.

  

Then, insisted on getting her photo taken with the Madagascar cast.

Melvin.

And Gloria. (Alex ran away when we tried for a shot with him.)

"Mom, she's awake! She's awake!"

 Love these wild ones.