Halloween

For Halloween this year, since I really dislike the "holiday," we decided to forgo tradition and dressed Anja up as a little German girl. Yup, we put our blond haired babe in a Dirndl. Specifically this one that we bought in München.

We knew she'd grow out of it quickly, so despite sounding like something that an odd parent would do to their child (which it still may be), it really was a financially responsible (and freakin' adorable) decision. Don't believe me? Check out these pictures...

We practiced on Saturday at Nana's house, where her older cousins could show her the ropes.

She caught on all too quickly and immediately went back to the other side of the glass door we used, closed it behind her, giggled, and knocked until she had emptied the candy bowl.

On Halloween night, we hit up a few houses (around 5) and she got down a few of the important phrases like "Treat" and "Happy 'ween!". Then we stopped at Grandma and Grandpa's house. After she successfully received candy at the door, we hung out inside for 20 minutes or so. Every time the bell rang, she ran over to Grandpas and asked for more "Candy treats." Smart little lady.

She was very proud of all of her candy and has been asking to do it again since then. Luckily for me, we've got another year until then.