Almost 70 degrees, a little windy, but comfortable enough
that we spent the whole afternoon outside at Terri & Doug's!
Fortunately or unfortunately most of the kids (Oisin, Riley, Willy and Aila) are too young to enjoy the true pleasure of Halloween (not I'm not being sentimental- I'm talking about CANDY). Raisins were the big hit of the day! Mom gave each of the kids a goodie basket with toys and Halloween related stuff- and Raisins...
Here's Oisin & Riley sharing raisins.
Auntie Jen & Riley (aka Pebbles Flintstone)
Emelyn was the coolest spider! Megg did a great job with her costume. 
Though I'm not sure Riley knew what to make of this!
Terri had a pumpkin for each of the kids to carve- with some adult supervision of course. Though my Dad was the head knivesman (for awhile) was also holding a beer half the time. Should have gotten a picture of that! :)
Riley & Jeff
Willy & Doug
(you can just tell he's thinking "this is a mess")
Gradually the kids got into their costumes. Aila was the cutest giraffe ever!! Yes, I'm biased. The fact that my godchild has connections with giraffes makes me happy. And she certainly made Uncle Danny smile from ear to ear too!
It was hard getting a picture of Willy in his ducky costume- but this one cracks me up! If only I had some candy to give him- he was doing his best "Trick or Treat" practice run!
Uncle Jeff with Riley
Finally it started getting dark and it was time to Trick or Treat. We only took the kids to the 4 or 5 houses in the Fortin's cul-de-sac but with a gaggle of mostly toddlers that takes plenty long and they're ready to come home when we're done.
Oisin & Riley are ready in the wagon! :)
We came home after our short but sweet Trick or Treating adventure. Megg and Tom took Emelyn out for some more since she's old enough to enjoy the pure thrill of getting free candy for doing practically nothing.
And the one reasonable shot of A&W. It went quickly downhill from here. She was squirming. He was trying to reel her back in, attmpting to kiss her but the duck bill was getting in the way. And his costume (read- fat suit) was totally getting in the way.
Um.. yeah... just a little uncomfortable.
It was hard getting a picture of Willy in his ducky costume- but this one cracks me up! If only I had some candy to give him- he was doing his best "Trick or Treat" practice run!
Uncle Jeff with Riley
Finally it started getting dark and it was time to Trick or Treat. We only took the kids to the 4 or 5 houses in the Fortin's cul-de-sac but with a gaggle of mostly toddlers that takes plenty long and they're ready to come home when we're done.
Oisin & Riley are ready in the wagon! :)
We came home after our short but sweet Trick or Treating adventure. Megg and Tom took Emelyn out for some more since she's old enough to enjoy the pure thrill of getting free candy for doing practically nothing. Mom made our family's traditional Halloween meal- Hamburger Soup (a recipe I gave my grandmother and ironically I don't like the soup). And I made a roasted vegetable soup with homemade croutons. Mmmm!
The kids had fun running around and playing together :) And we had to get a few more pictures too..
far from perfect, but i love this shot of aila! look at those eyes!
far from perfect, but i love this shot of aila! look at those eyes!
And the one reasonable shot of A&W. It went quickly downhill from here. She was squirming. He was trying to reel her back in, attmpting to kiss her but the duck bill was getting in the way. And his costume (read- fat suit) was totally getting in the way.
Um.. yeah... just a little uncomfortable.
Get me out of this thing Mom!
Attemping to get off the couch.
Attemping to get off the couch.
Again. Fat Suit. Getting. In. The. Way!
Soon after Matt took Willy home. Aila and Oisin were sleeping. Megg went to the Middle East to see a friend's band. Dad put on the Yankees/Phillies game. Tom got the house straightened up and got Ois in bed. 
Soon after Matt took Willy home. Aila and Oisin were sleeping. Megg went to the Middle East to see a friend's band. Dad put on the Yankees/Phillies game. Tom got the house straightened up and got Ois in bed. And Mom, Terri, Kris and I played Hand & Foot!
Terri had never learned and wanted to learn in a quiet, nurturing environment (aka not at the hands of Gram- who means well of course- but it does get heated).
Em got to sit in on the game for awhile.
Thrilled to get to wear Nanny's light up pumpkin earrings!
Definitely a great night for this little punkin!
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