Marin's First Halloween!

Trick or Treat!!

Marin had a great first Halloween! Auntie Molly made Marin this adorable Candy Corn costume from scratch! Can you see the booties?! She made those, too! And without a pattern! She just dreamt them up! They are so cute I could die! In fact, Molly had to modify the entire costume, because the pattern was for an older child. Is there anything Molly can't do? I'll spare you the breath, and just answer "no". The girl can seriously do it all, and we are certainly grateful to be the recipients of her craftiness!






Before Miss Kathy left for vacation, she organized a Halloween party at Marin's daycare. It was darling. All of the children dressed up, and Miss Kathy asked the neighbors on her street if we could come trick or treating a week early. Marin got more adoring coos than she did candy, but Mommy still enjoyed a few pieces. :)








Thursday night we carved pumpkins together. Marin was so curious about the process and the goo that came out from the inside of the pumpkins. When we got downright silly, Marin really looked at us all like we were nuts, but squealed in delight despite the fact. And then we put her in the pumpkin. That's where she drew the line.




Saturday we headed to the Illinois vs. Michigan game for the afternoon, with Molly and Brian. My parents and Jason's family were also there, and everyone loved seeing Marin all bundled in her costume. Since both Molly and Brian are Michigan alumni, it was a friendly rivalry that, by shock to all parties, ended in Illinois' favor. With so few wins this season, we Illlini fans celebrated like it was the National Championship. Molly and Brian were great sports and let us revel in our few hours of victory fueled pride.




We ended the weekend with a Martin Family dinner last night with Uncle Jake and Aunt Katy. Marin took the week long festivities in stride, proving to be quite the party animal. Sure, we think this is cute now... but someone remind us of this when she is in high school. :)