BOO!

This was not my most original year for costumes. But, the kids were happy and that is what really counts. I took the kids to the Trunk-or-Treat on Friday night.

To complete the costume,
we taught Natalie to say "Go Cougars!"

Cameron was beyond thrilled to be Spiderman
(Thanks, Xander and Aunt Ronica).

Elise as Dorothy: PERFECT

Though initially disappointed to not be
a blacksmith (?!!) or a civil war soldier,
Max was very excited about his scientist costume.

Camille thought the cape was cool
but didn't really care as long as
there was candy involved.


All the little goblins dressed up
for the Trunk-or-Treat.


Sorting through the haul.

The kids decided that they should each set aside some candy for Dad since he didn't get to be with the family for the festivities.

When he got home from the airport, Brett found
a Ziploc baggie full of candy and the following note on his pillow:

"I love you Dad
it was not fun with aoot (out) you Dad
We savd sume candy for you Dad
Love Elise"

Halfway to a sticky mess.

I am so NOT sharing with Toto!

Candy!

The time honored tradition of candy
swapping . . . the haggling begins!

Oh, boy! I'm going to like THIS holiday!

Saturday night Camille went out with a group of her cute little girl friends. Brett took Cameron and Elise around the neighborhood. Max finished some undone homework and helped hand out candy.

The best part of Halloween this year was watching how excited our kids were about the trick-or-treaters coming to OUR house. Cameron giggled and laughed and begged me to lift him up so he could look out the peep hole. Then he would great the trick-or-treaters with a grin, a hug and say "Hi guys!" Natalie and Elise fought for space to look out the window by the front door to provide early warning alerts for approaching guests. Natalie wanted to look out the peep hole, too. She spent the rest of her time playing on top of our giant pumpkins, which we sadly never got around to carving this year. Max was Mr. Efficiency with the candy bucket and did a great job.

My kids were happy and we made good memories. Chalk this one up as a success. (Now if we could just get rid of the darned candy!)