Zuri's dance class had a Halloween party on Wednesday. They had the dancers dress up in their Halloween costumes and they each brought in a treat to share. I finally found the picture for the complete kimono costume, and I was able to put it together for her dance class! Ta-da! The ribbon and bow in the front really completes the kimono, and now I know exactly how to assemble it.
Zuri's school had a Halloween parade where the kids wore their costumes and paraded around the school. Parents are welcome to come see the kids. I had it all planned with nursing so that I could go see Zuri in her parade, but the morning nurse called in sick so I was unable to go. She sure looked cute, though (she insisted on the tiara--she said that she wanted to be a Japanese princess)!
Making silly faces
After school, Zuri was eager to get out of the kimono. I told her that she needed to keep it on all day because she was going trick-or-treating at Primary Children's and then in our neighborhood later that night. She started to get really whiny, complaining that she was hot, that her sleeves were too long, the skirt too poofy, etc. I knew we didn't have much time before Alisia came (she was taking Zuri up to Primary Children's; they have a haunted hallway that they do for the kids--so neat) and I finally gave in--I quickly changed her into this Parisian Princess costume (I had hoped to save that for next year). We were able to get three events in the kimono, so I call that a success (the trunk-or-treat, her dance class, and her school parade).
She was excited for the new costume and insisted that I take a bunch of pictures with her posing. All these poses (plus a few I didn't include) were her idea. After getting the pictures, Alisia called to say she was running behind, so I had time to iron her dress (I wish I had done that before the pictures, but oh well).
After trick-or-treating at Primary Children's, Alisia brought Zuri and Addilyn and Emery back to our house for dinner and to go trick-or-treating in our neighborhood. J was stuck in traffic, so while we were waiting for him to get home we took some pictures of the kids.
It is hard to tell from the picture, but Kai is also dressed up in a Japanese outfit. Addilyn and Emery are the Croods. I was disappointed not to get Zuri and Kai together in their Japanese costumes, but that will just have to be a project for another day.
We didn't take Kai trick-or-treating this year (it was colder and since we had a nurse we decided to keep him inside where it was warm). The nurse was on candy duty for us (so grateful she was willing to do it), and the kids wore themselves out running through the neighborhood.
I wanted to get a picture of Zuri and Kai together. I put him on her lap, but she made the decision to put her hand on his head for the picture (it is more off to the side in this shot). She kept giving him hugs. It is always so heartwarming to see her love for her brother.
The trick-or-treaters ready to go!
There was one house that we went to where the treat was a can of soda. The kids were so ecstatic to get soda. I caught this priceless photo of Emery as he turned to tell us what they were getting.
The loot. This is Zuri's candy from the trunk-or-treat, Primary Children's haunted hallway, and neighborhood trick-or-treating. Almost three full buckets. Holy cow. I think she has enough candy to last the next two years!
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