Halloween

We didn't get any good pictures of this, but the eyes that Maria bought for our garage windows were a big hit. We got lots of comments from our neighbors about how cool they looked. With the light on in the garage they glowed and made a really neat effect.

We had to wait until the last minute to add this decoration to our garage door. Once attached we couldn't open the door without ruining it, so we were set for the rest of the day. Good thing we had a lot of work to do, finishing the decorations, carving pumpkins, parties and of course some trick or treating.


This is the patter Nate picked for his big pumpkin. After cleaning out the inside, it was time to trace the pattern onto the pumpkin.

Carving these patters seems to take forever.

But it's neat to see it come together.
I could never carve this on my own.
I started this one, but Pamela finished the carving here. I was busy helping Nate do his pumpkin. Video of Nate carving is at the bottom of the post.


Nene, Dani and Claudia arrived early to help with the decorations, carving and to eat some Pastel De Choclo

Claudia helping to point he way to the party down the street.

Our neighbor, Barbara hosted a pre-trick or treat party for the kids and adults.

Quite the spread for an early afternoon party.

Barbara's daughter Emily was helping Claudia do crafts at the craft table. I suggested to Barbara that next year Emily should go as Martha Stewart.


Nate was on the teeter totter with his buddy for the night a local power ranger. emily jumped in the middle to have some fun.

In the foreground is Logan, who went as Batman. In the back is Barbara's other child Jimmy. Nate and Jimmy are close in age and could wind up in kindergarden together next year.

This is Logan's younger brother Jake. So if your keeping track, Superman is the younger brother to Batman, and friends with GI Joe and the Hulk.

Jimmy and Logan playing with the Handy Manny truck.
Maria's cousin Pamela was meeting up with her friends later in the evening and heading to San Francisco. She's dressed up as Alex from A Clockwork Orange.

Superman and Snow White are now dating.

Ever try and get 15 kids together for a group shot at night?

A whole cast of characters, getting close to turn them lose on the neighborhood.

Almost there, before they head out, got to get some candy from Barbara.

Ready, set, log jam. Just as all the kids start to race outside, another group of kids knock on the door wanting candy.

And they're off. Not many shots because the lighting is horrible. either that, ot Nate never slowed down long enough for me to get a good shot. He was following several of the slightly older kids, racing from door to door. Only time he came back to me was to tell me when he got TWO pieces of candy.

Maria had gone home to hand out candy and Nate and I got separated from Claudia because she couldn't run fast in high heels. Pamela, Nene and Dani went their own way around the block.

Ding Dong, trick or treat.

Nate carving his pumpkin