Happy Halloween!

Saturday, Craig and I took the boys out to Chapin to trick-or-treat. We love our neighborhood, but there aren't too many houses in our section and the houses are pretty spread out. So, we decided to try Grammy and Pop-Pop's neighborhood, and it did not disappoint! They have a wonderful neighborhood with kids of all ages, so the place was pretty hoppin'. Porter was very excited, and we kept having to remind him that the events didn't start until dark. Thank goodness we were able to keep him busy until then!

We got the boys dressed about 6:30...Porter the cowboy and Bowman as his faithful horse companion. Even Aunt Leslie got in on the fun...she went as their loyal pal (Porter kept referring to her as Jessie, Woody's friend from Toy Story 2). I felt a little guilty about Bowman's costume -- it was pretty warm that day, but he still looked ridiculously cute!

We set off about 7pm, and walked to the houses in Grammy and Pop-Pop's cul-de-sac. Porter was a little unsure at first; he's is not a fan of the dark, so he tended to cling to one of us when we walked between houses. Thankfully, Craig came up with the idea to give him a flashlight, and I really think that beam of light made him more comfortable (I'll have to remember to get him a glowstick or something next year!)

This was Porter's first real experience with trick-or-treating. Last year, I came home from the hospital on Halloween, so we ended up not taking Porter out. But, once he discovered how easy it was, he did not hesitate to run up to doors and ring the doorbell. Well, unless there was something spooky outside -- then he asked me to walk up to the door with him. But, he did well: shouted 'TRICK OR TREAT' and even thanked people for his treats.

We had a great time in Chapin, and will most likely go out there for the next few years. Porter lasted about an hour before he told me he wanted to go see Daddy (Craig manned the door for his parents.) Bowman actually held up well too; I think he was fascinated with all the "characters" he saw. Just wait 'til next year...Bowman will be running up to doors with his big brother!!