The night was perfect: nearly full moon, crisp brisk almost cold but not cold weather. The neighborhood is perfect: enthusiastic, participatory, full of children, off the beaten path, Totally Not Overdone, no crowds, and one family even had a haunted house in their garage. Our kids had what I consider to be the consummate American Halloween. The went out with good friends and cousins, went until they could go no more, had awesome self-made costumes that were also very comfortable to wear, and they hauled in a butt load of candy! Really, there is nothing more a kid could want. Right?

 This blur of whirl and fun is what its all about, a wig bigger than you and more candy. So fun. 

After tricks and treats, we went over to Clyde's town and walked the old abandoned bridge over the river, in the moonlight, to see the pumpkins carved and lit. Occasionally humans do such lovely things.