10.31.2011

Boo!

Happy Halloween!

you may be surprised to hear that even though we had a Halloween costume (a gift from emma's generous godmommy) waiting and ready for miss emma, we did not dress her up this year for Halloween because: (1) she is only 16 months old and can't walk yet; (2) her bedtime is 7:00 pm - the witching hour in most towns; (3) she's sick again and on antibiotics and needs her sleep; and (4) she is just learning to chew and swallow, so candy isn't really an option anyway. and, we both had work to do this evening.

but, never fear.  our little apple cheeks mcgillicutty still enjoyed herself this past weekend.

on saturday, we took advantage of our home town's many (oftentimes, free) opportunities for kiddos. from mid-October through mid-November, the embassies of the European Union are hosting the Kids Euro Festival 2011. This month-long performing arts extravaganza (see here for more info) is hosted by the various embassies of the 27 European Union member states and brings to D.C. a bevy of wonderful performing artists for free-to-the-public, kid-friendly performances around town.

this past weekend, the French Embassy hosted a day-long event especially for special needs kids. it was designed to ensure that they had full access to the festivities, while avoiding the typically large crowds.

it was wonderful.

emma ate and danced and watched a puppet show. witness her happiness as we participated in a zumba dancing class (emma wasn't in to standing up, so we danced while sitting):

 
 

some of the kiddos came dressed in their Halloween costumes, which emma got a kick out of (unfortunately, we didn't think to bring hers). and, she met a new friend - a 16-month-old adorable boy with Down syndrome.

so, while we didn't manage to do the Halloween thing this year (we will next year, i promise godmommy), we did have a blast enjoying one of the area's many Fall festivities.

how about you? what did you do with your little one this past weekend? any fun Fall or Halloween-related events in your hometown?


 




1 comment:

  1. Your posts and Emma's sweet smiling face make grandpa smile, too. Cynthia, you're a sweetheart for sharing Emma with us. I love you and this makes that love a little more special. Thank you for taking the time!

    Grandpa Quick

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