First Trick or Treat ~ 2008

So although this was not Evan's first Halloween, it was his first real "trick or treat" experience. He could actually beg door-to-door for some candy, and Mommy and Daddy actually let him eat a little! Many Christians do not feel that dressing up for Halloween and going door-to-door begging for tricks or treats from your neighbors is appropriate, but I believe it is a great tradition to share with my child. So on this day, we remember our Savior, but we enjoy sharing a very fun experience. I decided to make Evan a cute little pirate even before I knew that his Aunt Jessica was dressing her kids as Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. How perfect...he could be Captain Hook! But really, I found the cutest pirate suit and even got him a cool pirate sword and hat. I do really believe I will have a hard time outdoing this year, but I figure I only have a few years to dress him in what I want him to wear. I'm sure I'll be buying superhero, cartoon character or comic book hero costumes soon!


Halloween was on Friday night this year so Mommy got off work early. Daddy and Evan picked Mommy up from work to start the festivities. While waiting for Mommy, Daddy took Evan to a little park area and geese pond across the road from Mommy's office building and in the center of uptown Charlotte. He took some great pictures of Evan trying to play with the geese and walking in our beautiful city!


FUN IN THE CITY!


Where's the grass?





A nice stroll in the park!




He's off to the big city!



My excellent photographer husband caught this cool shot of a geese flapping its wings in the pond!




Just trying to capture what a neat place this little park area is in the middle of our "big" city! Not quite "Central Park" but it is really sweet!



Gives new meaning to the phrase "wild goose chase!"



I just love this picture even if it doesn't show Evan's cute little face!



Watching the geese playing in the water!



A nice photo opportunity in front of a pretty fountain!


TRICK OR TREATING


"Arrrggghhh...I'm a pirate!"



"It's a pirate's life for me!"



Look, it's Captain Hook, Peter Pan and Tinkerbell! Is this Neverland?



A sweet brother-sister picture!




What a pretty little fairy!




Uncle Paul gives Lanny a great ride!




Evan lets Daddy borrow his pirate hat!




Yes, this kid is adorable...and he's all mine!!!




Lookin' for buried treasure!




Thumb sucking pirate!




This baby is just so photogenic! The camera loves him!




I think this is one of my favorite pictures ever! He posed all by himself!




Look at that precious face!




Goin' trick or treating!




Daddy shows Evan how to trick or treat!




Lanny and Evan stop to see how much candy they got!





Can't wait to try a piece of candy!




Lanny kept trying to give his candy back so Evan just decided he might as well take some!




Look at that cute little Peter Pan!




Walking with Daddy!




This kid isn't afraid of anything....even scary ghouls coming out of their graves!




Evan and Lanny loved these decorations! I love the way Evan's got one pants leg jacked up! He looks like a real pirate!




Daddy and Evan beg for more candy!




We had to get one picture of the kids together after trick or treating! They were so tired!




Crazy kids wired on sugar! Evan was furious!!!