Chase's first Halloween wasn't a very big one, due to the fact that he was barely a month old, colicky as all get out, and I was still a blubbering postpartum mess. His second Halloween was marginally better, because we spent the day at the Phillies World Series victory parade, but he didn't get the whole "dress up in costumes and collect candy from strangers" part.
Which is why this year was especially fun. This year, Chase was all about Halloween. He was all about his costume. And he was all about the idea of a bag full of candy to call his own.
We practiced at home several times, reminding him repeatedly to wish people a "Happy Halloween," because I just feel like "Trick-or-Treat" by itself sounds greedy, and telling him all about the other people who would be outside, also dressed in costumes. He was excited, and ready to roll.
We started out our 2009 Trick-or-Treating Adventure in Bunny and Zay's neighborhood, where Chase got to see Mrs. Spiker (he calls her "Spocker," with no "Mrs." in front of it, which, I have to admit, always makes me laugh). We also got to visit the Newmans, including Ryan, Meredith and Bennett, who came out to Bucks County from Center City to do a little trick-or-treating of their own. After the Newmans', we traveled over to the Giallella's, then headed back home for pizza with the Chewnings.
As soon as their pizza was gone, Sam and Chase were ready to take the neighborhood by storm, although Chase was considerably concerned about the fact that it was dark outside. The Dads got them ready and off they went. It was a pretty nasty night, raining off and on and windy, but our little troopers lasted far longer out there than Laura and I anticipated. They were back about 45 minutes later, tired and happy to show off their loot. Halloween 2009 was officially a success!
Ahoy, Matey! Chase checks out his reflection in our bathroom mirror.
Waiting for Dad to put his shoes on his so boring.
Chase gets treats from Spocker, aka Mrs. Spiker
All smiles when it comes to candy
Hanging out in the driveway at Bun & Zay's
Getting ready to ring the doorbell at Bun & Zay's for a dry run
Picture time at the Newmans with Bennett the Firefighter & Ryan
Visiting the Giallellas
Then back home, where we got a surprise visit from Dylan & Riley
Out for a night of trick-or-treating fun with Daddy, Sammie and KC
2 comments:
I love it!
That's a really fancy mustache for such a little boy, my kid would have that smeared all over the place in ten minutes, but Chase seems like he did alright!
What fun! I especially love the up close picture of Chase...this better be in a nice frame on your mantel :-)
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