Happy Howloween!

 As with everything this year, we wondered what craziness Halloween would bring to our new neighborhood. I followed the chatter on a neighborhood Face Book page and knew that there would be people taking their kids out for Trick or Treat, so we got some supplies and were ready to see the kids and their costumes!

Mary and I bagged up the candy, a few pieces per bag, and set them out on a table so the kids could take what they wanted and not have to reach in a big bowl filled with all the other little hands that would have reached in the big bowl. 

Bill and I sat away from the table and greeted everyone who marched up the drive.

The dogs didn't know what was going on, of course, but we had fun trying to get them ready for the evening.

Ellie has always loved getting 'dressed'. She knows what bag in the closet holds all her latest fashions.

She's outgrown most of her costumes and not-so-happily handed them down to Bailey. 

Bailey Loved the elephant costume because the trunk was a toy right in her face! Didn't last long before that came off, but she had a fun few minutes.

We waited outside for the ghosts and goblins to arrive, the dogs wondering what was going on from the window. Three of them were none too pleased with being excluded from the driveway antics. Except Annabell. She really didn't care. 

The three pitiful faces from the window each got a chance to come out into the driveway between guests and they were both happy and confused as to why there were no walks involved. 

When all the hub-bub was over and we turned the porch lights out, the dogs were introduced to a new treat; dates. (Fine for dogs in moderation due to sugar content, so they just got a smidge)

All in all, in was a good evening! Not as raucous as I expected it to be and only experienced a short burst of fireworks in the neighborhood. 

(and really? I hate fireworks. And California? The 'fire' state?)

It wasn't terribly long before we were off to bed ready to wake knowing the clock was going to say 4 a.m. 

Hope your Halloween was special!