Happy Halloween

Yesterday in Thomas Point Park

Dear Ones,

I know when Halloween became important to us in recent years.  Sarah's attendance at Key School has made it so. 

I tell the story that this is because it isn't politically correct to celebrate any of the religious holidays.  So we are left with a few lovely pagan celebrations like Halloween that schools can have fun with, and Key School does that with aplomb.  A parade takes place each year with all the students, from Pre-K 3's to High School Seniors.  This is a sophisticated group, there are often some wonderful costumes, full of humor, intelligence and creativity.

Since I plan to take you through all the years, I will step back to Sarah's years before Key:

Flower Fairy ages 2-3

Flower Fairy of her own design age 4

We started out with Sarah in Kindergarten, with a simple and lovely mod pink kitty cat.

Kindergarten - Age 5

 First Grade - things amped up a bit, engineering was involved (thanks Dad) and the Snail arrived:

Sarah aged 6, First grade

Key Parade

 And on we go:

Flying Squirrel - Second Grade

Age 7

Medusa - Third Grade

Age 8

Luna Moth - Forth Grade

Age 9

Native American - Fifth Grade

Age 10 - With Harley Dee at TLC

Our Squid - grumpy -Sixth Grade

 

A bit more cheerful at parade. Age 11

Age 11 again - Sarah and Becky with The Wilf at TLC as Lion Tamers - they made the costumes:-)

Much love to you all, and thank you for allowing me to indulge in some Mama-Love, Mama-Proud memory moments.  And yes, Sarah thought up all of these costumes herself.

Happy Halloween,
Happy Harvest,
Happy All Saints Day,
and a blessed coming to rest for the earth as the seasons change.
~Amelia