I've always kind of enjoyed Halloween, even though my opinion of the holiday has soured somewhat after living in Russian and Bloomington, where it's more or less just a poor excuse to get plastered.
But, as always, kids make everything better! I think Lauren and Rachel genuinely enjoyed themselves this year, and that makes me happier than I ever was going trick or treating myself as a kid. If you can't tell (even though I'm sure you've already heard), Lauren is Madeline. Rachel got the hand-me-down ladybug costume, but still so cute.
These pictures (above) are from Saturday, when we had our church trunk-or-treat. Today, on Halloween proper, we carved up the biggest pumpkin we've ever had (26 lbs for $10!!). I have to say I'm very proud of the result--I think I've graduated from novice pumpkin carver to journeyman. Check it out!
Oh my goodness! Madeline! That picture of Lauren from the back just brought back memories of "something is not right!" and such. That is so much fun guys, the girls look beautiful. I can't wait to take Tess trick-or-treating! That sounds like so much fun and I'll bet Lauren really loved it!
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Jill and Rob