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Tuesday
Nov012011

A very French Newsie Waldo Halloween

where's Waldo?

Oh, dear. My moustache needs help. (I mustache you a question but I'll shave it for later)

Halloween was postponed (or in some cases canceled, gasp!) in neighboring towns due to power outages from the weekend storm. Our town had power and Halloween in tact so we had record numbers of trick-or-treaters in our parts (our neighborhood is fondly known as "Mayberry" to locals). I think I gave out at least 600 pieces of candy? I lost track of how many bags we opened and I even had to break into Bishop G's special stash of candy.

Best of all, we had some friends over who have young little trick-or-treaters, making our whole evening. Nothing like Halloween through the eyes of young kids. 

1-2-3...Psych!

1-2-3...Jump!

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Reader Comments (4)

You make a beautiful frenchman. The stache works on you! Plus? That bread looks delish and makes me long for our beautiful Versailles lunch...so glad you had power and Halloween. That could have been disaster!

11.1.2011 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

You guys look super fabulous! I love it! Hope you don't freeze to death out there.

11.2.2011 | Unregistered CommenterRochelle

Your costumes are terrific. I am such a fan of non-commercial/character outfits. My poor kids will never get to be Buzz Lightyear, I hope they don't have to go to therapy!

11.2.2011 | Unregistered CommenterLinsey

Annie - what a funny coincidence, did you see Vivi's costume for Halloween (its on our blog poppyseedtopumpkin.tumblr.com). You are Parisian twins!

11.11.2011 | Unregistered CommenterMelissa

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