We are approaching that strange era in our family life when we don't have kids who trick or treat anymore. Can you even believe that?
After tennis, Mark first went to play pickleball on Oct 31, so I, at least, put on a wig when I went to pick him up. He was going to a party in the neighborhood after that.
This is how we set up our candy station, with some spooky music in the background.
Noah, Mark and Tommy and Ava Kate had a "Scooby Doo" party so Mark was assigned to dress up as Fred.
Easiest costume ever, using a neck bandana that I bought almost 30 years ago in Holland! And miraculously still have it!
Mark had fun but you can tell he is kind of outgrowing the silliness of Halloween, and that makes me a little sad. I miss the goofy kids, dressed up and excited to eat or sell their candy. This year I don't think Mark collected any candy.
On the other side of the country, Katya was celebrating Halloween in her fun student way. She went to Sophie's birthday party (whose birthday is Oct 30) and then hung out with Anders, her boyfriend, at his home for Halloween. We got this fun picture from her from the party!
And this beautiful one too! I am so grateful these girls have each other, especially when they go through hard times.
Who knows, maybe next year Halloween won't even make it to its own post!!! For now, we'll take all the celebrations we can get.
