Cora's First Halloween

Our very first Halloween with Miss Cora couldn't have been more perfect. We were so busy that I didn't get to take a ton of pictures, but enough to capture my sweet baby in her costume and trick or treating. Jason had an appointment with Cora's grandma at Rothman, so we had to take grumpy bear and show her off to all of my old coworkers. Cora had her serious teddy bear role down pat and everyone loved her costume. I had originally bought her costume thinking the weather would be cold and rainy (as it is every Halloween in St. Louis), but it was sunny and 75 degrees! Poor thing was so hot in her costume, but she was still a good sport and didn't even try to pull it off. After Cora finished showing off for everyone, we headed home for some trick or treating with our neighbors and their son Charlie. Unfortunately, Cora is a little too young for the candy, but I certainly enjoyed taking her around to show off my grumpy teddy bear...oh, but she did get a toy! Once we had exhausted ourselves after 2 blocks of trick or treating, we headed home to share some yummy chili, cornbread and oatmeal cookies with grandma (gamma) Vicky, grandpa Mike, great-grandma Gwen & great-grandpa Vito. Thank you great-grandparents for the wonderful Halloween pumpkin flashlight and jammies! Cora will love using the flashlight in years to come :). Of course Cora had to show everyone how she has perfected her crawling, and was persistent at pulling herself up on great-grandpa's pants :). We are so blessed to have shared Cora's first Halloween our family and friends! Until next year....

Not so grumpy :)

Cora and Charlie...they look so happy in their costumes ;)

Mode of transportation...Cora couldn't really figure out why I was making her sit in the wagon

Mom, can I get out now?

I love this little bear....