It has become a tradition that we pack up the family and head to our friends (The MacDonalds) to trick or treat as a group. The kids enjoy it a lot. The moms usually take the kids out door to door while the dad's stay back at the house and partake in beer and good eats... and hand out the treats. This year we had a big gang of goblins and it was a great time.
When we got home the kids dumped out all their candy on the floor and the sorting, trading and EATING began. Meg was all over the candy... she is somewhat of a sugar addict. I think she is following in her sister Chloe's footsteps!
Special note: This photo is very special to me.
For years we have started our trick or treating with a trip to my Gram's to show her the kids in their costumes. We missed a few years due to the rush of the evening but it was something the kids always loved to do. This year, Gram was failing. She had just given up her apartment and moved in to Aunt Ann's. We got the whole family in to see her on Halloween night before we went trick or treating and she was very happy to see us all. She smiled at the kids costumes and chatted and posed for a photo with us before we headed out for the night. Turns out it would be the last time we would all be together with my wonderful Gram. She passed away after this. I'm so glad our last time with Gram was on this night... when her spirits seemed up and a great memory was made. I'll never forget Aunt Ann putting my witch hat on her head and the smile that came to her face. I'll cherish this photo always.
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