Halloween Fun

I bought costumes for the kids when we were home in September without knowing if they would even be able to wear them since Halloween isn't too big of a deal here.  As it turned out, we had plenty of Halloween fun and the kids got dressed up three times over the weekend!

We started by carving pumpkins with a friend the weekend before.  The kids had a good time drawing their faces and Sophia even had fun pulling out the inside.  

The first celebration was at Sophia's school.  Ben got dressed up for the event, also.

 Sophia the lady bug!

Ben, the monkey (or as Sophia always said, Ben is going to be a monkey with a banana in his pocket!!).

Sophia bowling with decorative pumpkins.  She is sitting next to her teacher.

The next day, we were invited to a party at the American Embassy in Stockholm.  There was trick-or-treating and a nice party afterwards.

My friend, Pippi Longstocking (aka Lorena), and her kiddo, Prince Baby invited us.  Their family dressed in a Swedish theme - pretty cute idea.  You can't tell, but my costume was a Happy Halloween t-shirt.  Really creative...maybe next year :-)

Finally, we went trick-or-treating to a handful of businesses and some homes in Stockholm that a women I met through the American Women's Club of Stockholm organized.  Fun times!

The kids with their jack-o'-lanters outside in our courtyard.