This was Avila's first time trick-or-treating. We practiced all afternoon saying three things, "trick-or-treat".........."Go Army" (she was a Westpoint Army Cheerleader).....and "thank you". Well, I'm not sure how many times she said any of the phrases we practiced, but I do know she said "CANDY" over and over! She didn't notice any of the scary costumes or frightful music; nothing phased her. She was a girl on a mission. Avila would run to doors dragging her "candy purse", smile at the person holding a bowl of candy, say thank you, and run to the next door. Didn't take long for her to become a pro. At a number of houses she stood at the door waiting for 2 or 3 more pieces of candy, she was working it for as much as she could get. How could you resist a little cheerleader looking at you with those pleading eyes saying "candy......tank-too (thank you)"
Emma was content to be moms costume, taking in the whole event. Next year Blair and I will have double the candy to raid when the girls go to bed. Oh how I love eating candy I didn't have to work for.
