In past years, we have always chosen to spend Halloween alone and do our own thing.  But, this year the kids trick-or-treated with many of the neighborhood kids from the bus stop.   There was about twelve kids in all, and Franny, Cole, and Delaney had the greatest time!  Franny, of course, enjoyed it as these are kids she sees every day.  But, Cole and Delaney also also had an incredible time literally running from house to house and keeping up with the big kids.  They stayed out way too late and got way too much candy, but it was definitely worth it for the experience they had.  These are really nice kids and it was fun to see them together as well as spending time with our neighbors.  This Halloween, it was very clear how much Franny and Cole (and Dealney too!) love to be with their friends, whether it be at their school parties or for trick-or-treating.  It was a shift in how we have approached Halloween in the past, but it was time for change, and it was definitely one that everyone enjoyed.