Halloween Loot...

And we wonder why there is an obesity epidemic?!?!?  Yet, did I give much other than candy?  Nope... a few stickers and tattoos for the smaller kids, but plenty of candy for the big kids.  It is absolutely amazing how much candy Lucia ended up with!  In fact, at one house she got an 8-PACK of candy bars...  CRAZY!  And she got at least 5 other full-size candy bars... clearly there is no recession in our neighborhood... people were VERY generous as you can see from the picture below.

Personally, not having ANY restriction at all has been quite the challenge... needless to say, I am definitely up from my flu-low... (sigh).  I know it is all going to be fine and I am still able to use moderation in major doses and I keep reminding myself as I am making choices not to over-do it, because even being completely unfilled, I still get full very quickly which is a good thing...  But this chocolate is going to have to GO!  Thankfully, Lucia decided (on her own!) that she wants to send half of it to her uncle matt who is stationed overseas.  I love my kid... she is so darn thoughtful and sweet!  Hope ya'll had a great Halloween.

Here are some pix from tonight...

Cheerleader Lucia

Our Neighbor Palmer (aka "Chick Magnet") and Lucia (and Harry Potter)

Me & Ali...

Captain America, Cleopatra and Lucia the Cheerleader

Our next-door-neighbors Mike, Leah, Daniel & Sean (aka The Curious George Clan... Man in the Yellow Hat, George, his friend the skunk and Professor Wiseman)... Best costumes of the night! 

The Haul... TWO FULL *** AND LARGE *** Bowls of candy...