The Autumn Fair :)

So, the whole reason behind Nory dressing up today was because of the Autumn Fair hosted by my Expat Mums Group.  Since she won't be going trick or treating for REALS on October 31st, I knew this event would be the PERFECT opportunity to wear a costume and embrace the Halloween spirit :)  It took place at a local learning center and it was many rooms of AWESOME for people like us (ah-hem, people who celebrate wacky holidays like this one).  There were activities for children of all ages and if it wasn't so PACKED with Families Galore, I think we would have stayed longer and enjoyed it even more!  Here are some pictures (some are from GEM, thanks GIRL!):

Halloween treats!  I think I would be able to make those Rice Krispie pumpkins quite easily.  There's an idea for you bakers out there!

Nory playing "Creepy Crawlies".  You had to collect three different creepy crawlers in a basket in order to get a stamp on your fair paper.  The kind old lady running the station allowed Nory to complete the task minus the blindfold (how sweet! ha!) and she even stamped Nory's paper without having her finish the task completely ;)

Soccer, ghost bowling, comfort crawling on squishy mats.  SO MUCH FUN!  It was here that a man said to her, "you must originally be from Kansas, sweetheart!"  YAY!!!!!  The best compliment is people recognizing your costume :)

The haunted house!  They really did a great job on this room.  I think this was Nory's favourite part of the whole afternoon!

The "music" section of the haunted house.  Here, you had to make as much noise as possible with various instruments in order to scare the ghosts away!!!!

The spooky tunnel!!!  Thank goodness we had practiced this at home beforehand ;)  She maneuvered this obstacle with courage and DESPITE WHAT THE RUDE 8 YEAR OLD BEHIND HER IN LINE SAID, she did it very quickly!  (Can you tell that I almost got into a fight with a minor?  Haha.  Auntie Gem told him off before I had the chance to!)

The spooky net!  She loved watching the colours of the room change from green to blue to pink to red......

Some last minute light-gazing before departure!

Baby parking!  Haha - I made Emily take a picture of this.  It's just too darn cute!

We really did have a great time this afternoon.  It was nice that Auntie Em was able to come with us (no Halloween costume required!) and it makes me feel more at home here when things like this are going on.  One day, we'll be hitting up an honest-to-goodness pumpkin patch (or two).  But until then, I'll welcome any desert-done shindig that bursts with heart and soul :) Three cheers for the mighty Expat Mums group!