Halloween Domination

Mom and Libby pose with the pumpkins.

After sorting through all the candy, we are happy to report that Halloween 2011 was a smashing success for Libby and Mary.  It was a week-long celebration of costumes, candy, family and friends that culminated in a night of trick-or-treats, ghosts and goblins, and lots and lots of candy!  It all started on Wednesday, with story time at the library.  The girls decided to dress as the Snow White twins, to rave reviews.

The happiest pirate you'll ever see!

On Saturday, the girls went with their official costumes for the season--Libby as Ariel and Mary as a pirate.  The day started with Rocky River Early Childhood PTA Halloween party.  There was a trick-or-treat village, snacks, crafts and a magician!  Libby had a ghost painted on her face and made a spooky necklace, while Mary pretty much ran around like a fool the whole time.  Both ladies thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Is it Snow Whites, or Snows White?

Then it was off to Aunt Reen's store for their Halloween Scavenger Hunt.  The girls especially enjoyed this, since Claire, Corinne, Declan, Grammie, Papa, Aunt Reen, Aunt Lauren and Uncle Jerry were all there.  Again, the girls got to run around in their costumes and picked up some pretty cool treats and toys.  It was a busy morning for the girls, but they were troopers.

The 2011 Halloween Family Picture!

The girls kicked off Halloween with a pajama party at daycare.  They came home with so much candy, they didn't even need to trick-or-treat that night.  That did not stop them, however!  After a quick visit to Grammie and Papa Hanna's, it was home to costume up for the big night.  Grammie and Papa Yandek and Aunt Holly came over to help pass out candy and to trick or treat.  Of course, they brought all sorts of goodies, as well.  Then it was up and down the street for all sorts of good stuff.  Mary only made it halfway, before she had to turn around.  Libby made it all the way up and down the block before ending the night with a cupcake and "Finding Nemo" at her friend Henry's house.  Plain and simple, the Yandek Girls dominated Halloween.  Oh, and they got a cat.  Barney.  But that's a different story...