Halloween: Part One

For several years now, my hometown, Columbus, Wisconsin, has held its Halloween festivities on the Sunday prior to the actual holiday. We thought it made good sense to schedule a visit, so my family would be able to see Isabel in her costume. In addition, the nursing home where my mom and dad reside had several events scheduled including trick or treating and a costume contest. The benefit to Isabel, of course, is that she gets to celebrate Halloween twice since we do plan to go trick or treating on Friday in Minnesota with some friends.

For the indoor celebration, Isabel was dressed as Little Red Riding Hood. She wasn't exactly sure what was going on, but she was thrilled whenever anyone put something in her basket. My dad tried to get one of her suckers, but she wasn't giving it up. And usually, she's so good at sharing! She got a huge kick out of the other children who were dressed in costumes. One little boy who was exactly her size was dressed as a very cute Count Dracula. It was a hoot to watch the two of them eye each other up.

We haven't heard the results of the costume contest. There is going to be a vote at the next council meeting for cutest, scariest, and silliest. I don't know about you, but I think our girl has a lock on the cutest costume!

After leaving the nursing home, we went to the homes of a couple people we know to trick or treat. It was good practice for Friday. Since we'll be outside on Friday evening, and it is known to be cold in Minnesota in October, Isabel has a different costume, one that will keep her warm and toasty. You'll have to stay tuned.