Trick or Treat

We went trick or treating last evening. Since we don't live in a neighborhood we don't have set dates to collect candy. Us country folk end up driving the kids to friends' and families' houses to do our scaring. We log about 50 miles, spend a small fortune in gas, and it makes for a very long evening. But we know everyone that we stop at, and not only do we feel safer about that but they tend to be more generous with the goods.

There were a few problems with the well executed plan that is Halloween. The first problem being that I thought we were going trick or treating tonight. Which meant that costumes weren't done. I was banking on that last 24 hours to start, I mean finish up, the costumes. Becky and Micah had theirs done, Luke's just needed found but it was Josh's that needed made. But Luke couldn't find his. And Micah wouldn't wear his. Josh decided to change costumes and wear Daddy's flatulent ghost buster get-up, and he had a blasting good time.

In the end we had a Pirate, the farty ghost eliminator, Buzz and Woody. Buzz was one of the few costumes I'd ever purchased and we've thrown it into the dress-up box. It fit Luke this year and he matched Micah, so he had no choice. The price of the costume just went down because of it. I love a bargain. Micah had that wonderful lion costume, but was more afraid of it than he would be a real lion so I figured his very favorite toy would require little dressing up. He was wearing real clothing instead of a costume and it should all be good. No deal. That plaid shirt was more than his sense of fashion was willing to allow. As he was trying to figure out how to get it off, I was adding insult to injury by adding the bandanna and vest. The nerve I had! The hat was cool, but a few sizes too big. It's all about fashion, you know. I managed to snap a picture before he dismantled, then dressed him long enough to snap a few group shots. But not one house we visited got to see Woody in full costume.




Now that we're living on candy overload, I've got the energy to clean the house. Which is good, because it needs it. And I've gotta come up with two costumes for the vehicles for Trunk or Treat. That is tomorrow. I do well under pressure.

And since we're in the trick or treating mood here, and we just don't ever get trick or treaters (the rural thing again) I'll dish out to my dear readers. The contest has not one, two or even three winners. We've got quite a few! Those who were so wonderful to leave a comment, and haven't already won a prize, are winners! If your name is:

Kellan (did I mention that I love your name?)
Jennifer (Catracha)
Ally
Deanne
Burgh Baby's Mom
Michelle

You've won! Email me at kdibert@zoominternet.net and we'll get some prizes chosen and sent out. Congrats! You were truly treated. Imagine what you'd get if you'd actually show up to our house in costume. Well, probably nothing since we only buy one bag of candy in the false hopes of having someone stop. So this is way better. Now go email!