Halloween and pumpkin patches do not exist in the Netherlands so we took full advantage of the fall customs. This was Andrew's first time Trick or Treating. We did not get an opportunity to Trick or Treat last year, much to Katie's disappointment. This year, she remembered and was very excited. Call me a glutton for punishment, but we hosted a Halloween Party for about 40 people 4 days after we landed in Boston. It was a little hectic to prepare for - including a costume for Andrew last minute - but it was great to see our friends. There is no way I would have been able to see them all in just a week.
In total we were gone three weeks. It was a whirlwind tour, as usual, but worth every minute of aggravation to get there.