Halloween 2012

We weren’t sure if we’d get to trick-or-treat this year, but things were mostly back to normal (see Frankenstorm) by Halloween night.  Henry decided to dress as Darth Vader this year.  He’s still a little young to understand/ appreciate Star Wars, but he knows some of the characters and seems particularly fond of intergalactic villains.  Going as Darth Vader also was a clever way to convince mom and dad to buy him a light saber, which quickly got confiscated after repeatedly terrorizing his sister.  Vivian decided to go as Minnie Mouse—again.  We upgraded her costume with a fancier dress and gloves; otherwise, it was recycled mouse ears.  Below are the kids just before heading out for trick-or-treating.  Notice the spooky yard decorations in the background.  Henry loves Halloween and insists that we add a few more props every year.