The Bev Chronicles: October 2006

Happy Halloween!

Yay! I have finally been able to up-load pictures! If you don't see your kiddies, send me their pictures and I'll be happy to add them.

This was the first year that we actually ran out of candy which means we probably had close to 120 kids. We were being quite generous at first but by 7:30 it was down to 1 package of gum per trick-or-treater!

Luigi managed to get the lights and decorations up in time - including a Bates Motel sign he ordered from eBay (his 2nd favourite hobby). Only the adults really "got" it but it looked good.

The line of the night went to Sarah who when I opened the door said "Trick or treat I want apple juice." Thank goodness I had some for her!

Brayden't Jack-o-Lantern

Very Scary Brayden

Princess Sarah

The Little Devil (aka Brennan)

Christina as Sleeping Beauty

Fairy Mattea

Captain Jack "Adam" Sparrow

Power Ranger Ben

Super Heroes Ryan & Aidan

Napoleon Dynamite

Tisha - my very own spooky black cat!

Kitty Cats Mel & Maia

Princess Cassidy & Buffed-up Tyler (I think!)

"Houston we have a problem"

(Joyce's adorable whippet puppy who won a prize for his costume!)

Some scary ladies that came to the door a few years ago.....

Two New Calabreses!

Congratulations to Franco & Carrie and big sister Mattea!

Luca Mauro & Emilia Viola were born on September 30th in Toronto each weighing around 5 lbs. They only spent a few days in hospital and are at home adjusting to their new surroundings. I'm sure I will have a few more pictures to post after visiting with them this weekend so check back again next week.

Luca & Emilia

Cute hats!

Big sister

Aunt Bev & Emilia

Proud Nonna

Mattea (18 months)

Zio Luigi

They're baaaaaaack!

As you may have read in an earlier post, my Mom and Aunt had been preparing for a trip to Ireland. They spent last week on the Emerald Isle and are still getting over the jet lag. A good time was had by all in spite of typical Irish weather at this time of year. Fred was the only one brave enough to kiss the Blarney stone - who knew you have to literally "bend over backwards" as per the legend. A few pictures from their trip are below - can't wait to hear more about it and see the hundreds more pictures I'm sure are still on mom's camera :)

The Emerald Isle (it really is THAT green!)