Halloween has come and gone and we are finally posting pictures, but the candy lives on. For the first time in the last 3 years, Brendaan finally got the concept of Halloween and understood all of the implications of saying "Trick or Treat", carrying a big orange pumpkin bowl and going as fast as possible house to house to load up on even more candy. Going as a pack for the 4th year in a row, the walk house to house has now become a sprint with the parents (Well Mom anyways, Dad stayed home, had a beer and handed out chocolate), running to keep up. Brendan, Mom and Dad are still working through some of the candy from Halloween if that is any indication how much candy Brendan collected and although he tried, he succeeded in not killing himself tripping over his Thomas the Train outfit.
It has become an annual tradition I think for every kid within 10 miles to hit up our neighborhood. By 8:30, Dad had handed out 13 bags of candy and ended up shutting off the lights of which the dogs were eternally grateful. Thanks for all who have been checking out the web site including those in Indiana, California and others who we've heard from recently. Send us some pictures when you get a chance and we will post here to share with the others across the country. For those we don't talk to you, have a Great Thanksgiving with your families and stay safe.
