So we finally talked everyone into costumes and told them they couldn't ride their bike trick or treating (the boys were not happy!). After about 3 doors they got it, and they took off, just like all good american kids living the American dream of how much candy can I get before we have to go home. They did well, and just like every year, the candy is all gone now, one week later.
And if you think that their stressed out mom who find comfort in chocolate helped......you are right!
We had a fun house full. My sister Deanna brought down my littlest sister Christy and my Ethiopian sisters. We also had the Coopers over who were in Ethiopia with us bringing home our kids and theirs.From Left to Right: Caleb as Micheal Jackson, Tyler Cooper as a hippie Harry Potter, Daniel as a vampire, Christy as an Indian princess, Mom holding Eva the elephant, Harmony as a soccer player, Iftu as a princess, Fitya as a fairy, Ramadan as spider man, Chaltu as a cowgirl princess, Bona as Spiderman, Dibabe with a beautiful Headdress, Bessa hiding behind Sultan being a super football player, Talilea as her beautiful self with her arm around Yubo Cooper as Belle, Ricky Cooper with a great wig, and Tayiba in a concoction costume of her own creation.
FUN!!!
After all the trick or treating I set a horrible precendent for myself and we played a couple of games. One was finding gummy bears in whipcream..with your mouth and the other that I don't have pictures of was unwrapping a halloween gift with gloves on. We had a great and LOUD time. I was so ready for bed!
If you think this post is long, imagine my day!
6 comments:
What would I give to step into those kids minds to see what they are thinking about all that Halloween hubub. Probably something like "These Americans are CRAZY WEIRD."
You're a great mom. I'm such a Halloween scrooge. My kids did get to dress up in recycled redneck costumes, and go trick or treating. But I didn't even bother to take pictures or act excited. You made it so fun for your gang.
::Making a personal note to self about that. I need to do better::
You are such a great Mom Cherish. Those kids are so lucky to be in your home. What a great Halloween. I love seeing all the pics! I know it's probably hard, but I love reading updates on here, so keep up as often as you can. Love you!!!:)
I'll look forward to keeping up-to-date on the adventures Cherish!
Wow - Cherish Im tired just reading this post. It sounds like a great time was had by all. I know what you mean about Halloween. My 7-year-old asked "You know how on other holidays we celebrate something - what do we celebrate on Halloween? Good question. Im sure it is hard to explain to someone who has never heard of it. It's a day to dress-up and eat chocolate.
Cherish! It was so neat to meet them yesterday. They are beautiful children and I can see why you fell in love with them! What a great addition to our family. I am glad you are doing better and have some help. I love reading the updates too - especially since I don't live close! So keep them coming my sista!
I love your kids!!! you are a great mom! I miss living with you but I'm sure you're glad you don't have 2 more people in your house.
Love ya sis,
Love Heidi
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