Trick or Treat! (For real this time)

Here's Rachel in her gorgeous Halloween costume.

We did what we did last Halloween and went out along the tow path on the canal and took some quick photos.

She had decided last year that she wanted to dress like Felicity of the American Girl doll/books. Originally, we had planned that we'd shop for fabric and patterns and make the outfit over the summer. Chemotherapy kind of got in the way...and once that was over and surgery happened, there was no way it was going to happen this year. Then, I found an Ebay seller (min1900) who worked her magic in record time and created this dress, custom made for Rachel. The costume was a huge hit.

Poor Rachel. Halloween did not last long enough for her this year. She's a 4th grader and feels this is it for Halloween. Her school does not have Halloween parties or events during the school day for grades 5 and up. Even the 4th grade Halloween party was a pretty low key event this year. They still had the parade and then the magic show, all followed by the party. They changed out of their costumes for the very mellow party. They had some snacks and played a few games of Hangman and that was that. After school, we had our quickie photo shoot and then got ready for Trunk or Treat. Trunk or Treat is primarily for the Lower School (grade 4 and down), so she's feeling like she can't go to that next year (she can). Poor kid. I've promised her that it is not all over yet. She can still come up with a sensational costume idea for next year. She's worried she cannot top this one! LOL. Maybe she can even go trick or treating to actual houses with friends.. something she's only done once.

We were met at Trunk or Treat this year by my sister's family and my dad. We also took along one of Rachel's classmates, Bethany. Together, we said Bethany and Rachel were The Salem Witch Trial. Had to tell them the story, though, so they'd understand. :)

ETA:I *was* going to post more photos of the whole gang, but blogger does not seem to be cooperating. Maybe another day.