Halloween 08

Usually Halloween in Denver involves trying to figure out how to get the kids costume over warm fleece pajamas so the kids don't freeze trick or treating. Two years ago we took Makana to 3 houses and she started to cry that she was cold and then she was in one of those costumes that look like a stuffed animal skin. Last year she was too sick to trick or treat, so we were really looking forward to this year. Of course when we picked out the Pumpkin Faerie Costume I was planning what tights and undershirt she could wear with it. To our surprise instead of the usual first annual snow fall we had temps in the 70's all day and a beautiful evening for trick or treating! We went to a few neighbor's houses and then sat on the porch with candy to give out to others. We had plenty of carved pumpkins on the porch and Gil put out his scary decorations and we all had a great time. In years past we had so few trick or treaters that we had a ton of candy left over. This year we gave all but 5 pieces away! Of course Makana got quite the stash when we went out as people literally shoveled candy in to her bucket until she could hardly carry it. I really don't like for her to have candy, so we will be dispersing small amounts for weeks! One neighbor had a great idea, she gave out playdough! Makana's school had a party in the morning with pumpkin carving and scary crafts, treats and then trick or treating in the shopping center. Gil and I helped and I decided that working with 4 year olds is even more like herding cats than working with middle schoolers! It was a great day!