Halloween 2006, Part Two

In case I don't reorder this posts, you might want to read Part One first. But it isn't crucial.
Okay, 80's fans, think back to Clara and Wendy's for this next picture......where's the candy??

Basically, Tom and I ate it. Oh, no, wait. Tom generously gave out handfuls of candy to many children.(including to newborn infants-Connor is way behind schedule with the candy eating, apparently) I comment on Tom's generosity after he addressed a few days earlier how I was too generous last year and how we ran out of candy and what a tragedy that apparently was.("only give 1 or 2 pieces per kid so we don't run out!"-direct quote) He was genuinely surprised when he started running out of candy rapidly after doling out about 5-6 candies per kid (a bit over the quota) He quickly packed up shop after that. So, interestingly enough, he really set the example on that. Love you pup!

Later on, we closed down shop and worked off the sugar rushes that the three of us had by playing indoor catch with Ian. It was a pretty vigorous session followed by a tickle fight. Connor had a paper rush after eating the cover of the phone book that he was leaning on. (you did read part one on the babyproofing, here's a clear example) He didn't have a true sugar rush (yet) but he joined in by yelling and talking loudly because that seemed like a good way to contribute to the fun.

Here's the happy Murphy crew. Thomas needs credit, he really, really tried to get this picture to work. Even Ian was cooperative. You can take a guess who gave us a run for our money on this shot. Ian tried a chokehold to hold him in place (his idea, not ours!) but we intervened. Anyway, I decided to post them because it is so rare that you see the four of us together in one picture. We had a really grand old time this Halloween. Special thanks goes to:

-Grandma Sheila for the firefighter costume (and the Thomas costume).

-Tom for taking lots of fun pictures and videos (Grandmas, we will send you the complete collection, no worries!) Also for allowing me to tell stories about him.

-Linda for remembering to buy the candy (so we didn't get the lame slim pickings the day before or the night of Halloween-you know what I'm talking about)

-Ian for not having even one meltdown during Halloween evening. Even after candy and basically no dinner.

-Connor for being nocturnal and starting Halloween promptly at midnight on October 31 (and at 3:15am and 6am, the child really does not sleep)

-To our family and friends who read this blog and COMMENT to keep the author happy!

Love to all the NY peeps (and the CA and Houston peeps too).

Now, can I say, do you believe it's November already?