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Sophie, the Halloween Fairy (Unfortunately, the costume stayed on for only about 30 minutes. Better luck next year?!) Abracadabra! Halloween was a lot of fun this year. We went to a jack-o-lantern contest in Vergennes (Sophie loved the skeleton decorations and glowing pumpkins) and there was a "pajama day" at Sophie's school. And then this past Saturday we had a big party & bonfire with about 30 people (including around a dozen kids, mostly toddlers!) Sophie didn't manage to wear her costume very long, but she made a very cute Halloween fairy and she loved trying to say "Abracadabra" and "Alakazam" while brandishing her magic wand. Zach was pretty adorable in his "new baby in a cute Halloween outfit" costume. Thanks to Steph for the cute duds and to Kelly for most of these photos!

Just a few of the many kiddos... Dylan holding little Zachary Sophie in Jess's witch hat Kelly, Paul & Tess (note Paul in the costume Tess refused to wear--like all her little buddies who also were not as into their costumes as we parents would have liked!) Tess the Lion (She finally put the hat on near the end of the night. Nice role modeling, Paul!) Part of my "Hockey Mom" hat The three new baby boys (Me with Zach born 9/25, Amy with Miles born 10/15 and Kirstin with Joseph born 10/11) Paul & Tess enjoying the bonfire (note Brian the pyrotechnician) Another bonfire shot At least one of us was happy! Brian, Amy & Baby Zach