Halloween 2017

 Halloween of 2017 was one for the ages- super cold, typical Minnesota, with no less than two layers below a coat, below a costume. Fortunately, the boys are a ripe age to take on all code for the mere incentive of candy, so off they went as dragons, a repeat of years prior, but long-loved costumes.  Eden on the other hand was less than excited to wear her dragon costume, which is perfectly depicted in this photo:

 Get. This. Off. Me.

 We tried, forever, to get her to acquiesce, but she was having none of it! At 17 months, her persistence is strong and language is weak, so she had few words to say "I don't like it!", but we knew nevertheless that she was less than happy. So she stayed home with me and we passed out candy, which made her much happier.

For a few brief moments, between the head on and the head off, she was quite happy frolicking around the floor. Fortunately we caught a few of those moments too.

The boys brought in a great haul, which kept us all near diabetic state for at least a few months afterwards. Halloween continues to be one of their favorite holidays, and every year they dream up new ideas for costumes. I dread the day they don't want to dress up anymore or resist trick or treating. I'm hoping for at least 5 more years of these shenanigans!