Trick or treat the Habor!

Starting new traditions is hard! Our system for Halloween in Massachusetts had been in place for years, and was one of our favorite times with friends and neighbors. I wasn't certain, even with the lure of candy, how the new plan would go. As there are not many easily walkable neighborhoods in the area, the town wisely organizes trick-or-treat in downtown Gig Harbor every year around the shops. The time is 4-6pm. (sweet.. no chasing kids in the dark, fumbling glow sticks and necklaces, and frozen toes!)

So we headed out, strait from school, costumes already on (major plus), luckliy parked in Grandpa's downtown parking spot, and hit banks, cute stores, pet shops with treats for our dog :), resturants, etc. ALL were out, ALL were thrilled to participate in this event. Even some boats in the harbor passed out candy!! WAY COOL. It was fabulous! the best part, we were home by 6pm. Normal dinner hour (full of veggies), no candy past 6:30, everyone was happy, bathed and in bed at USUAL hours. No doorbell. I can seriously get used to this.

Memories are never lost and new traditions are fun I am learning. Next year I will remember to bring my dog, in full costume, apparently it is the thing to do!

(we had to take a picture of our favorite costume...curious george and the man with the yellow hat!)