Halloween Night

Tonight was filled with fun, new friends, grubbin' food, loads of candy, and very excited children. Early in the evening Emily came over with a very cute little penguin (Marco) and they stayed and visited for a while before taking off to visit other people. Our friends from church, Amethyst and Terek and Ame's daughter Faylisa came over as well as my new friend Kristen and her husband Adam and their son Christian. I made Chili, cornbread, and salad and we all got stuffed before we headed out to Trick or Treat. I didn't know if Emilio would be that into it, but let me tell you, he was the leader of the pack, telling us which house to go to next, and literally running to each one. Gabi was really enthralled with the lollipop she insisted on having right when we got outside, and it was really hard for her to wait on the other candy. Little ladybug likes to eat! There were so many trick or treaters and families out tonight, it was really cool. In both our Albuquerque and Chicago homes we didn't get that many families out in our neighborhoods, so it was fun to see. And, our neighbors here pass out whole candy bars...my kids probably got at least 4-5 regular size ones. Anyway, it was a very enjoyable time as we walked up and down our block and another, with mugs of hot apple cider in hand and watched our children have so much fun. We ended back up at our place, ate some dessert (like we needed any, but we had yummy candied popcorn that Kristen brought, pumpkin ice cream and cookies). Emilio also loved passing out candy to trick or treaters and he was pretty darn generous, giving out handfuls by the end! We had a great night and hope you enjoyed your Halloween too!


Penguin, Spiderman, and Ladybug


Little sassy ladybug


Showing some muscles

Ready to head out for the night


Yummy, two bars!


Trying to get the wrapper open

Emilio ready to go up to a neighbor's spooky house!


Our group coming up the sidewalk.


Christian and Gabriela in the wagon.


Checking out the loot!