“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick or treater looking for a brightly lit front porch.”
—Robert Brault
Cecile (Nonnie) and I hosted a Halloween Pizza Party last evening and along with 50 plus residents in our gated community at Riconada Hills, we volunteered to make treats available to trick or treaters. We were given a map with the addresses of all the participants. Our daughter Michelle and son-in-law Kyle brought our granddaughters Lyla and Emmy to take part in the fun. They were decked out in their matching green dinosaur costumes. Cecile and I had matching pumpkin T-shirts. Kim and Al who live nearby were excited to join us. Cecile and I provided Lyla with an orange flashlight which was a hit especially when it got dark. She had a soft cushioned pumpkin bag with a handle to place her candy in and wouldn’t part with it for anything. Kyle rolled Emmy in a stroller behind us to neighboring homes who were all too happy to receive us.
What’s cuter than little kids in costumes? Nothing, in my book. Their joy over dressing up and getting Kit-Kats, Skittles, Reese cups and the like are their own reward. Well, not so fast! Cecile used to buy the candy back from our kids Jason and Michelle after they went trick or treating, and they never had cavities and we saved on dental bills. Emmy is too young (8 months old) to know what she was missing. Will Michelle be able to buy the candy back from Lyla who will be three years old next month? She is really strict about not having sweets in the house. Only time will tell:-)
The invitation from the managers of Rinconda's Homeowners Association (RHOA) sent us an invitation that read:
Double, double, toil and trouble, fires burn, and cauldrons bubble…calling all witches, goblins, and ghosts…get ready for the spookiest night of the year, as the scary pandemic days fade away all the goblins and vampire get ready to prey. The fun begins when the clock strikes 6 PM on all Hallows Eve otherwise known as Halloween. Come hunt for treats through the treat map, all addresses with a Jack-O-Lantern will provide a snack. Credit was given to Steph Contro for coming up with this wonderful idea.
Postscript: Thank you Kim (Lollie) for making and bringing the caramel apples. They were great. Just ask Lyla:-)
