Each year UVa holds a trick-or-treating event on the Lawn (our version of a quad). Thousands of parents and kids attend and go trick-or-treating at the dorm rooms that form the borders of the Lawn. We decided to take the babies, even though we knew it was a risk since it was going to be crowded and didn't start till late afternoon. Overall it was a good trip, but there was some fussiness, and we barely made it back before dinner and bedtime, and it took them longer to fall asleep due to all the excitement.
About to head up to the Lawn
It was definitely crowded, but fun! We saw lots of people we knew and lots of funny costumes (our favorites - superhero families with even mom and dad dressed up as superheroes, a group of kids dressed as the characters from Scooby Doo, and parents dressed up as bananas, carrying their baby dressed as a monkey).
Apparently people really liked seeing us too - the triplets got a lot of attention. Several random strangers took pictures of them, which was a little weird. What are they going to do with those pictures, exactly? And Lucas really doesn't like having a lot of people in his face, so the crowds plus the hot costume (who knew it would be close to 70 degrees on Halloween??) made him a little cranky. He felt better once we took off his costume and carried him close to us.
the Rotunda and the crowds in the background
Mali joined us and helped take the babies trick-or-treating
Mali and Pooh
Mali and Piglet
Dad and Tigger
Mom and Tigger
The happy family (notice the Lucas spit-up in progress?)
Pooh, the spit-up king
Abby was the happiest to be there - she didn't get fussy or scared, and she practiced making happy squealing sounds like a pig.
Happy Piglet
Sleepy Tigger
Finally headed home (see all the people in the background? It was crowded!)
Could you be any tinier!? Dang girl! you look GREAT!! (and the kiddos are adorable, as always!)
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