Halloween 2009! (Tai's First)

We had a wonderful Halloween this year. The only sad part was that we expected Yoshi's parents to be with us, and they couldn't make it, but we are hoping to see them soon.

This year, we decided not to have our big party with everyone in the neighborhood. With Tai in the picture, it seemed a bit overwhelming. Nobody seemed to mind. We invited two of Maia's best friends over, and the girls went trick-or-treating together. Maia was Little Red Riding Hood and Tai was the Big Bad Wolf, though his costume was more of a "cute werewolf" type.
Great fun was had by all! I think Halloween may be turning into my favorite holiday.

Tai was content to sit in his stroller and watch everyone. He is such a happy baby! His smile melts my heart.

Someone gave Tai a little treat. He's been exposed to so many sweets at his young age.

The girls were more interested in petting the dog than getting candy. Who can blame them, he's a gorgeous dog.

A stop at the famous cotton candy house is always in order. The kids LOVE getting the candy more than eating it. That's the parents' job. Yum.

Making the rounds in the neighborhood, the girls were tireless. The leaves on the ground created such a nice atmosphere.

I know it's crazy, but someone in our neighborhood actually makes funnel cakes! That was MY favorite treat of all. Have I said, "yum" yet? Poor Maia had to share her funnel cake!

One day the girls will be taller than the pumpkin they have their picture taken next to every year.


At our front door, only two girls remain at the end of the night. One got tired and had to go home. These two look like they could go on for another hour! Our candy bowl was empty, and my jack-o-lantern Maia helped me carve was still burning.

At the end of the evening, Maia was still going strong. Actually, it was a final burst of energy before she zonked out on her daddy's lap.


Another year of Halloween fun at the Yokoi's!