We weren’t expecting a very busy Halloween night given that so many people were still away on holiday. However, we were still well-stocked with 600 pieces of candy which we figured would be more than enough.  Lance and Deb Riley brough pizza and joined us for a very pleasant evening of sitting in the driveway and handing out treats.  There were a lot of Saudi visitors and most even had some sort of costume.  All of the trick-or-treaters were fun and courteous with only one exception – a young boy who was really set on getting a double helping of candy.
Things started out slow a little before 5pm and by the time the sun was down we were mobbed.  The candy we had on hand gave out around 6:30pm and Ben ended up doing a run to the Quicky Mart in his “Reneaisance Man” costume for more.  By 8pm the trick or treaters had slowed to a crawl and we packed it in.  I didn’t keep count but clearly we had more than 600 stop by.
Kai and Nora ended up doing some local loops on their own and then made an far loop to the other side of the school with some friends.  I was glad that they showed some independence and I’m also struck by how lucky we are to live in a place where I can let my 3rd grade and KG kids run around trick or treating on thier own.   Security was out in force with foot patrols at major intersections and cars driving by every 30 minutes.  I can only speak for the area of camp we were in but I think they did a great job of ensuring a safe and kid-friendly evening.
Enjoy the pictures…
Halloween 2012
A shot of our table where we would hand out candy for the next 4 hours.
The great pumpkings
The pumpkins have a fan in the base constantly blowing in air which leaks out of tiny holes. Nora found one of the holes and was panicked that the pumpkins had sprung a leak.
Stormtrooper having an off day
Sometimes the force just isn't enough....
Cinderella and her missing teeth
Nora very abruptly lost her second tooth recently and is still quite proud of the gap.
A photo op
Out inflatable pumkin yard decoration that we picked up in target a decade ago is still going strong. Dozens of families stopped for a photo opportunity.
Kai's Pumpkin 2012
With the lights off...
Kai's Pumpkin 2012
Kai's pumpkin along with the original plans.
Nora's pumpkin 2012
With the lights off...
Nora's pumpkin 2012
Nora's final pumpkin along with the original plan. The eyes don't go all the way through - a thin layer of pumpkin remains. It was my first attempt with this technique and it turned out pretty well.
Games Nora Plays
This isn't a Halloween picture but I thought I'd throw it in. Nora has no trouble keeping herself entertained. Here she decided to put on a Thai hat and an armful of bracelets and then went around the house playing a memory card game in different locations.
