A little blue octopus

Well, this is our only picture of the whole costume (including the eyes). It's not the best picture but Amara was not happy about putting on her costume or going outside for pictures. Although she looks happy in this picture, she was half-crying, chasing me around the yard saying "Hold me, hold me!" Alas...once at Yvette's party, she actually had a lovely time.

The Eyes Have it

Our gift bag included these groovy glasses, a big hit with everyone!

Amara's Friends

Well, it turns out taking a picture of 4 kids under the age of 2 and 1/2 is very difficult. Here's our best attempt, from left to right:

Sadie (who was a snowman but refused to put on her costume)

Greta (back): bumblebee

Amara (front): octopus who refused to wear her hat with the eyes

Lila: bat

On the run

Bat Eyes

Prepping for Halloween!

Smart Girl

Amara went to the aviary this weekend with Justin. He pointed out to her the Northern Helmeted Currasow, and in response she asked the bird if he could take off his helmet? Good thinking...Justin replied he needed to keep it on because it was raining out :-)

Amara Parties it up at the Little Gym

We went to the Little Gym's Halloween Celebration - lots of kids, but Amara had a great time. The pictures didn't come out that great, but we're so delinquent in getting new pictures up, I wanted to share them anyway.

Making muffins

My new pajamas and my new haircut...smile!

Project Runway - here I come!

The well-dressed Amara...

A raincoat is required attire when washing dishes

Grandma made me carry this pumpkin all the way home...but she made it worth my while!

Amara at the Riverton BBQ