All Hallows Eve
November 1, 2013 at 10:51 pm | Posted in Jake, Sawyer | 9 CommentsTags: child loss, Day of the Dead, death of a baby, Halloween, holidays, new not so normal, perspective, thoughts
October 31st is not only Halloween but it also starts the celebration of the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The tradition focuses on celebrating and remembering friends and family who have passed away. Unlike Halloween, the celebration honors those who have died with food, festivities and an elaborate altar. The observance is on November 1st and 2nd, which coincides with the Catholic All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. November 1st is for celebrating children and infants who have died. It is called Dia de los Inocentes (Day of the Innocents) or Dia de los Angelitos (Day of the Little Angels). November 2nd is for remembering all friends and family no matter what their age. In some beliefs, it is a three-day holiday beginning on October 31st, All Hallows Eve, when some believe the souls of young children arise at midnight.
I have never made an altar but I am very thankful to one of my close friends who includes Jake and Sawyer’s pictures on her altar. Maybe one day I will try to make an altar. There is a part of me that wants to make Halloween (along with all days) extra fun and extra special for the twins because I cannot ever do these things for Jake and Sawyer. No worries, I do know that the twins deserve fun and extra special just because of themselves.
There is a house in our neighborhood that has crazy blow ups for every holiday. I try to drive the twins by the house often during Halloween. Here it is during the day:
Here is the house at night:
And here we are (minus Evan):
Happy Halloween!
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A Mourning Mom 
Aww…. You guys look adorable!!
Comment by Kelcey— November 1, 2013 #
Fantastic costumes.
Comment by Patty— November 2, 2013 #
You all look great!!! SO cute!
xoxox Julie
Comment by Julie— November 2, 2013 #
You are amazing ! Love the pics (including the blow ups).
Comment by Kristen— November 2, 2013 #
such a cute cat and “things”!!
Comment by Susan— November 2, 2013 #
Thank you for sharing your story with us. Your posts are lovely.
I’ve given you a nod for the ‘sunshine award’ thing that’s been circulating as of late.
http://hangyourhopesfromtrees.wordpress.com/2013/11/04/i-got-sunshine-on-a-cloudy-day/
Comment by CGsaysstuff— November 3, 2013 #
Super cute!
Comment by Daphne— November 4, 2013 #
Hi Lanie
SF had a phenomenal Dia de Los Muertos procession ending at a park full of stunning altars. If you ever want to come visit at that time I will help you make an altar for Jake and Sawyer. I have helped with other altars there before; it can be powerfully bit for those doing and viewing xox
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