Finally, Halloween is Over

We celebrated in school on Friday - all the kids in their costumes were ridiculously adorable. Given Ariana's slight cold, we did not go out that night, preferring to stay inside and eat the treats she got.

On Saturday, we had some friends over (both little and big) and they brought some of their take from the previous night. They were kind enough to share with Ariana, which made her very happy.

And yes, she does have a new haircut......definitely more manageable and less likely to attract spaghetti sauce, since she is not into hair accessories of any kind.

So now that Halloween is over, the Christmas decorations and displays are already up - even here!! While not a national holiday, the gift giving and visual aspects of the day are very popular here in Tokyo. Thankfully I have not yet heard any Christmas music - I do hope they hold off for a little while.....