Happy Halloween!

Evie had two costumes this year, patched together from thrift shop finds and things we already had around the house (and her birthday party hat). She won a prize for "cutest costume" at our church Halloween party this evening for her pirate girl costume:

And on Friday she was a fairy for our playgroup Halloween party. When I secured the tiara on her head in front of the mirror, she said "I pretty!" So I guess the pretty princess phase has officially started and I have only myself to blame for encouraging her by buying the tiara in the first place!

After our church party this evening we trick-or-treated up and down our street from about 6:45 to 7:15 or so, and Evie did a great job saying "trick or treat" and "thank you!" She had a tootsie pop and some gummy candy before bed but she was so worn out that it didn't keep her awake for a second. When I asked her before bath time whether she liked Halloween she replied "one more time?" So, yes. Happy Halloween everyone!

Quick Update

I actually have a lot to say, but no time and energy to say it right now! Here are a few pictures from the last month.

At the pumpkin patch:

My little fishy with her Nana:
Releasing butterflies at a butterfly exhibit:
The worst service ever at O*ld C*hicago Restaurant, but the chocolate chip cookies were yummy:
Evie's new favorite toy, her very own "little umbella" which is just as much fun in dry weather as in wet: