Halloween morning, we went to visit Grandpa Larry at work. We had fun showing off our super cute costume to all his coworkers and getting treats from Doris. We also tried to visit Grandpa Kraig, but we missed him. The good news there is that his secretary gave Riser a treat, so not a total loss right?
Next we went with Grandma Marlene, Aunt Susie, Aunt Cynth and his cousins Ethan and Tanner to Gardner Village. We had so much fun. We took lots of fun pictures, had some lunch, and the boys even got to ride a pony. Very Exciting! It was such a nice day. Very warm, and the village looked so cute with witches everywhere. Riser loved the pumpkins and the ponies. He didn't really get that he was riding on top of one, but he was super impressed with Ethan and Tanner's ponies. At lunch, Riser shared an open faced turkey sandwich with me, and then ate half of Ethan's
mac and cheese. I guess it was good
that Ethan didn't really care for it.
Later that night, after a "traditional" halloween dinner of chili, tamales and doughnuts (thanks for always indulging me Karl), Riser and his dad (or Jack Jack and Mr. Incredible) headed out to a few houses around our neighborhood to do a little Trick or Treating. They had a great time. Riser liked the scary houses the best (Once again, he's his father's son), although we are now wondering if they are giving him nightmares..... After they were done, they came back to help me (Elastigirl) pass out treats. We had a really fun day.
mac and cheese. I guess it was good
that Ethan didn't really care for it.
he doors, and putting the candy in his bucket. He DID NOT like walking up to the residents at each door. Who knew that a smiling cute old lady was more frightening then the talking skull outside her door? Oh well... He still had lots of fun. My favorite part was walking through the halls and hearing people talk about the cute "Jack Jack". They were amazed that he would keep his mask on. All I can say is that he is his father's son. He loved his costume, especially his mask. He would bring it to me whenever he would find it at home, so I could put it on him. He loved to go admire himself in the mirror. When we were finished, he fished through his bag and found a tootsie pop. I opened it and gave it to him (big mistake). It was so big that it barely fit in his mouth, and it was so 
good, that he wouldn't take it out... even to swallow. Before long, he had chocolate drool from his chin to his toes and I was laughing my head off. Don't worry, we took it away before the stick fell apart!
We love you so much Grandma. It is hard to even express how important you are to us, and how much we miss you. The late night chats, the Sunday dinners, Thursday Shopping trips. You are such a huge part of our lives. Karl will miss teasing you and being teased back. Riser will miss hanging out with his favorite red head. I will miss just having one of my best buddies around whenever I need to talk. We look forward to the time when we can see you again and give you a great big hug. We love you!
