Pumpkin carving festivities:

The Pumpkin Pie was one of my crowning pumpkin achievements, but Esen and Jenn held their own as well.

Trying the costumes on early (for grandma and grandpa):




Before school on Friday (Sophia determined that her ladybug wings weren't really nap-friendly, so she wore last year's witch costume):

When Ella's ladybug shell came off at school, everyone thought she looked like a little thief.

We're going to attempt some trick-or-treating this evening, but I'm not really expecting it to pan out.  I mean, I just can't imagine Sophia ringing a stranger's door bell and then actually *SAYING* something to the stranger that opens the door.  Maybe there will be enough kids out that she can watch and observe how it is done.  Either way, we have a lovely day (sunny and high-60s)... perfect for ladybugs to walk around the neighborhood.  If I get any more cute pictures, I'll update below tonight.