"Children do not need to be made to learn about the world, or shown how. They want to, and they know how." -John Holt

Friday, October 31, 2008

Trick-o-Treat!

Finally- the night they've been waiting for!! Who would've thought the monkeys would be completely satisfied wearing last year's costumes?!?! Don't they look thrilled about it? (Caden went as a grumpy toddler and wouldn't let me take one picture of him.)Simone actually wore her costume IN FRONT OF PEOPLE! Though this year she changed it up and was a rabid kangaroo. Watch out!Once again we hit the pitch black neighborhood, nary a street lamp to guide us...and begged for candy at every mansion along the way.I don't know what's more fun... collecting the candy or finding out what you got!
I believe Gabriel might think the latter...Caden too.I wonder what this guy's favorite part of Halloween is. Hmmm....

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