I remembered going to the fish hatchery with my momma to harvest Salmon eggs, a yearly treat, odd as that sounds it was way cool. Later after the fish smell was gone we would head to the apple orchards and pick bags full and buy fresh cider. Yummm.
I remembered the amazing costumes my Aunt sewed for me, the coloring contests, the costume contests, the pumpkin carving contests and the parties and treats at school. Every year after the school's festivities were over almost all of us headed upriver to Quigley's where we all gathered about on the ground carving our little hearts away. After prizes had been handed out we all scattered for trick or treating.
Every year without fail our first stop was to my momma's old boss' house. Jim and Lee were the sweetest old people, she always took our pictures by the front door, and gave us the best treats! She also made the most amazing Pecan Pie in the world. It made me think about leaves blowing past our tiny feet as we scurried from the car up a long driveway to a neighbors house. About how scary it was crossing a foot bridge in the dark. How crafty I had to be to hide my candy from my big brother. They were fun and simple times.
It always makes me sad that adults are frowned upon for trick or treating. Unfortunate if you ask me! I'll still carve pumpkins though and dress up for adult parties. Such a grand time of year, even if it is considered by many to be a pagan holiday. That's certainly not why I ever celebrated.
(My brother and I at Jim and Lees.)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN LOVES!!!
Xo,
Me
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