Life

Halloween. It has to be the strangest holiday that we celebrate. In my case, its the greatest thing in the world when you are 4-12 years old. Dress up, walk around and get free candy. Massillon has always done its trick or treat on a Sunday prior to or right after the 31st and it seemed like it started at 4:00 p.m. I think this had to do with safety issues but it was still fun. Then you outgrow it and barely know the day exists. Then college, you dress up, drink and hit the bars for a fun night out. Kent State was actually a fun party, not OU, but still a good time. I remember I dressed up like a postman once. Then you start working and don't even think of it once again.

And then, you have kids. I have to say, our neighborhood is the best place ever for Halloween. Let's face it, almost every house has kids. Someone up the street invites everyone over for pre-trick or treat, brats and dishes for the kids, beer for the older kids. At 6:00, its showtime. We are leaving the party, Sarah is sitting down with the immediate neighbor girls to pass out candy and the guys are headed out with the little ones. With beer and other assorted adult beverages. This year I took the wagon. Not for Henry or Jack to ride in, but to carry the coolers necessary to get around the 'hood.

Now, last year we got around the pond about 3/4 of the way and the kids were worn out. This year, for whatever reason the kids were on a mission for candy and we hit probably 200 houses in our development. The guys were fine, we towed the wagons carrying coolers and had a great time watching the kids and meeting neighbors. One of the houses always has beer and spiked cider so that's always an adult treat.

Tonight, after we went around for an hour and a half, everyone stopped at our house and waited until 8:00 before heading over to the Tibbitts for chili. The kids played downstairs and we drank some more beers. It was a blast.

It was a fun night. Henry was the Red PowerRanger and Jack dressed up like Tiger. I'm going to post some photos from tonight. There may be some more coming; Henry is hosting his first party on Friday night, a Halloween party.