Halloween 2011

     This year, for the first time ever, I was able to (semi) successfully grow a pumpkin in my garden.  I say semi-successfully because half of it had not fully turned orange yet, but I think I get credit if I can make it look like a jack-o-lantern.

Wade's first successful, home-grown pumpkin

     As the first trick-or-treater approached my door (a witch) I saw her through the window.  I got up to meet her at the door.  I opened the door to see her hang up with her friend on her cellphone, stuff the cell phone down the front of her shirt, and swing her bag around front to download the candy.  (Gabs a lot grabs the loot?)  Let the sugar binge begin!
     I did take Esme with me to the door a couple of times, but for some reason the kids were much more interested in what was in my other hand -- chocolate trumps baby, I guess.  Perhaps if we'd been dressed up as something other than a dad with his baby girl we'd have gotten more of their attention.  Oh well.

PS  In other news, and with the encouragement of several of my readers, I have changed my font and background, hopefully making the blog more readable.  Please offer feedback via email, fb, or G+.