(Apparently) "It's the most wonderful time of the year" (now)

We had a fun Halloween. Even though they don't really participate in this holiday, the kids had fun activities all week at the American Prep School, and there is a neighborhood that invites us to come trick-or-treating if we donate the candy. We showed off a ninja, a zoo-keeper, and a race-car driver.

After trick-or-treating we ate pizza, sorted and taste-tested candy, took showers, and the kids climbed into bed. We then saw a Christmas commercial on T.V. and were forced with the realization that Christmas is right around the corner (at least that's what the retailers would have us believe.) I suppose it's time to start preparing for "the most wonderful time of the year." Already. We just got through with Halloween an hour ago....