Trick-or-Treating

Little monkey

Eve is upon us and the time is now
To put on your costume and hit the town
Grab your sack to be filled with sweets
Tonight many neighbors you will meet
When you ring the doorbell, they will appear
"Trick-or-treat" you'll call, at the candy you'll peer
While the grownups marvel at your guise
Handfuls of goodies they will supply
"Thank you," you should be sure to say
As you turn to make your way
And stroll down the street's spooky scene
Amid the echoes of "Happy Halloween!

Our "haunted" house

Today in Illinois we woke up to dark skies and pouring rain - not a good sign for outdoor holiday activities. By the afternoon, though, the rain went away, and we were able to enjoy the first Halloween in our new neighborhood!  

Initially, Emmie didn't quite understand why kids were ringing the doorbell, and I was giving them candy. However, she loved going out in her monkey costume and was amazed by all the other dressed-up children.  At more than half of the houses she declared, "Trick-or-Treat!"  She was a little shy, but she did say "thank you" to everybody.  She got tons of compliments on her costume and plenty of candy (most of which Bruce and I will be eating).  We also met a lot of our neighbors.  It was a fun night for us all!

We wish you a happy, safe Halloween!