We have never trick or treated as a married couple, so this night was a first for our little family of three (and a half). Expecting a short-lived celebration, as Jonathan is characteristically shy, we were happily shocked to see him trot up lawns and knock on new doors and even mutter "Trick or Treat" before hesitantly choosing a piece (or two) of candy from the neighbors. It was quite an event, we traveled in a pack of toddlers and adults from our neighborhood, and watched our little train conductor, skeleton, Buzz Lightyear, cheetah, witch, and more run down the street with loose costumes flapping and jack-o-lantern candy pails bobbing. The night was capped off perfectly with an outdoor party at the Matthews' house around a firepit and complete with hot apple cider and pumpkin pie. The whole evening was delicious...
My little train conductor, with his "James" train.
Gosh, he's so cute I can't stand it!
The first house down, and we're off...
When Josh asked him what he got Jonathan replied, "Sceee, scee..." Translation: "I'm so beside myself with excitement about free candy just landing in my bag that I don't even have words to express myself."
The neighbor boys: Conner as a skeleton and Max as Buzz.
With Uncle Seth!
Jonathan and Quincy Matthews, who is decked out as a lobster.
Hannah, this post is the best one ever. I LOVE IT. I'm going to look at it all day and show all my students. "Mama, where train geoooooow?"
ReplyDeleteHe's so sweet Han! So sweet.
ReplyDeleteI love Jonathan's costume! How adorable!
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