Bad Witch (2008); Good Witch (2009)

You may remember that Estelle was a witch for Halloween last year. She reprised the role this year, but was adamant about being a good witch...Glinda, the Good Witch, in fact (from The Wizard of Oz). She went trick-or-treating with Darien (aka Obi Wan Kenobi).

Even daddy got into the Halloween spirit...

I'm quite proud of her homemade costume. Grandma helped out with the skirt and poofy sleeves. I made the crown...and, truth be told, enjoyed every minute of my little arts and crafts project.

Hats off!

Our friend, Julie, knit the cutest gifts for Estelle and baby. Here's Estelle checking out her hat in the mirror...she's been wearing it all morning. Thanks, Julie!

Flower child

Estelle was the flower girl at her auntie's wedding last weekend. Got some great photos and even a video of her doing her job with some help starting off from Uncle Kenny -- you'll have to forgive the footage...I forgot I had the camera on, but fortunately that allowed me to refocus on my sister coming down the aisle.

With Darien, looking pretty sharp himself...

She also had a fabulous time at the reception, dancing the night away with all of my cousins. And, starting at the bar before the reception, she moved in on my cousin's boyfriend. Fortunately, Jessica is not the jealous type. I captured her first bar pick-up here...her beverage of choice? Lemonade, straight up.

Chicken dance...

And one more video (Uncle Eddie should love this one...) featuring Estelle and cousins Jessica, Monica, Erin and Kelly...