Halloween: Follow Up From Last Year

In black and white...there were those words "what will we do next year?" First, I should never have asked the question. Second, it was so much fun! I really meant it when I suggested that this neighbourhood goes to the extremes in decorating, costuming and candy bagging. The detailed loot bags that would be acceptable at any birthday party now are stuffed into gargangtuan shopping bags (all houses here have these thanks to the Bring Your Own Bag law). There were pumpkins and spiders, witches and goblins and an adorable pink pony/ unicorn.

While this year, I enjoyed the prelude to Halloween. The houses were done up to the nines three weeks ago so I didn't feel bad about letting the girls go off without me. I just like looking at the decorations. They like to run as fast as possible to visit as many neighbours as possible. Because the weather cooperated and was the most glorious Halloween I think we have ever had, I was not surprised to see them last over an hour. I think the only reason that they came back was because the bags were getting to heavy to carry. Seriously. That is how much candy you can get by doing half of a block. I kid you not. This street had over 80 children racing around it. People actually drive over here. Crazy.

Of course, there was the obligatory chomping of candy. But really, what is Halloween without a movie? This year...Harry Potter won. Who doesn't love Harry? So...that was next. I still think it is wild and crazy. I can't find the time to decorate as well as the neighbours but you just wait. Christmas is around the corner and that is very much my season. I have sorted the decorations and have been eying up the tree. Since we weren't here last year...it's been two years since the house has seen some of the decorations. And of course...there will be the PARTY. The annual mayhem is about to hit...so stay tuned. The sugar buzz is wearing off and the gym...I'll see you tomorrow (scowly face here).