Halloween

or Halloween this year, Amaya wanted to be a cheerleader. We had a couple of different options - either a Vikings cheerleader or a "pink cheerleader." Amaya chose to be the pink cheerleader. We were glad that the weather cooperated and it wasn't too chilly.

Isn't she the cutest cheerleader?!?

Our first stop was to visit her Great Grandma and Grandpa Struckmann. Great Grandma was very excited to see Amaya - their first trick-or-treater for the night!

One of my co-workers invited us to stop by their house - but it was clear across town - which isn't too far - just far enough that Amaya fell asleep....

After the Flynn's house, we went to visit Grandma and Grandpa Horning.


Next stop - Grandma and Grandpa Gustafson's house!

My parent's neighborhood had quite a few outdoor lights on, so Steve and I took Amaya up and down their block. She wasn't too shy and remembered to say "trick-or-treat," but needed a little help remembering to say "thank you."

Amaya enjoyed trick-or-treating so much, that my dad and I took her out again and went up and down the next block! She was skipping and humming away, having the time of her life! Since it was nearing 8:00pm and there weren't very many kids out, many houses gave Amaya quite a bit of candy to get rid of their stash! She scored big time!

Back at Grandma and Grandpa Gustafson's house, Mike and the kids stopped by in their costumes...

Ben....

and Mike....


... all the kids... plus Mike...

Growing up, Mom and Dad always took a picture of us by the front door in our costumes... Here's the traditional picture of Amaya....