First Halloween. Everyone had a great time. I went to visit our neighbors, Ann and Michel and John and Mark. They really enjoyed seeing Samantha and marveled at how big she is. Ann said she would be able to come over and visit now that her knee is marginally better, which will be nice. I now understand why parents take their kids out for trick or treating. It's fun to share the joy.

Ella ate two of the grease pencils and Sam wouldn't sit still for me to draw, so the fish on her face came out kind of blurry. She still looked great. I took a lot of pictures, and I need to try to set up the web site. I just need Sam to sleep to a reasonable time in the morning so I am not so exhausted. I end up napping myself when she sleeps.